Kathleen Rathke Hines
Kathleen Rathke Hines
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Kathie is survived by her children, Steven Hines of Minneapolis and Nicole Hines of Rochester; grandchildren, (Nicole's children), Lauren Murphy, Owen Murphy, Eleanora Murphy, and Finnian Murphy; former son-in-law, Christopher Murphy; siblings, John Rathke, Stan Rathke, Ronnie Rathke, Allyn Rathke (Connie Rathke) and Janyce Meyers (Fred Meyers).
Kathie is preceded in death by granddaughter, Elisabeth Murphy, brother, David Rathke and his wife Charlotte Meilander Rathke, sister-in-law, Carmen Rathke, and her parents, Conrad and Evelyn Rathke.
Kathie was born on March 23, 1943, in Winona, to Conrad and Evelyn Rathke. Kathie attended St. Francis of Assisi and St. John the Evangelist grade schools in Rochester and she graduated from Lourdes High School in 1961. Kathie worked at IBM for many years before pursuing an incredibly successful career as a realtor for Burnet Realty and Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty.
A visitation is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home in Rochester; a funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Rochester. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery. Fr. Thomas Loomis will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Kathleens's life.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
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October 10, 2015
You have been a dear friend for so many years and we've had many adventures for me to remember. You have a wonderful family that will miss you. I'm so glad we were able to share a friendship. Judy
October 10, 2015
At peace with God. You were a good friend, you will be missed. Your friend, Betty
October 9, 2015
Kathy you were a great lady.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Carla Daly
janyce meyers
October 9, 2015
Rest in peace Kathie. You were the best sister ever. You were always there for me. I love you.
Your sister, Janyce
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October 9, 2015
We are shocked and saddened upon learning of Kathy's passing. May she rest in peace. My God help you all during this sad time; with the loss of your sister, mom, and grandma.
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