Katherine Kon, age 102, of Deer Lodge, passed away comfortably in her sleep on Oct. 5 at Life Care Center of Wartburg.
Ms. Kon was born in Lancing on Dec. 25, 1922. She was always honored to share the same birthday with Jesus.
In life, she enjoyed putting puzzles together, playing with her birds and cats, and spending time with her family. Talking about the good days, especially the days she spent on the family farm. All her life she loved the Catholic Church and was very active in her faith.
Ms. Kon is preceded in death by her parents, John Joseph and Bronislawa Barbara Kon; brothers, Walter, Mike, and Frank Kon; sisters, Mary Kon and Anna Waschevski; nephews, Frank and John Waschevski; and a niece, Tressa Prado.
Ms. Kon is survived by her cousins, Franciszek, Jan, Tadeusz, Antoni, and Kazimierz Michalik; Maria Klek and Maria Wieloposka, Jan Ryczek, Kazimierz Olbrych, Anthony and Teresa Samotis, and Krystyna Michalik; nieces, Sharon Waschevski and Tracy Waschevski; great-nephews, Justin and Wendy Waschevski, Johnathan and Mari Beth Waschevski, and Cody Waschevski and girlfriend Ruby Pukin; great nephew, Jaxon Waschevski; great nieces, Madeline, Abigail, and Bella Waschevski; dear friend Lynn Pemberton; and a cousin, Anthony Samotis.
A funeral Mass for Ms. Kon was held on Oct. 9 at St. Ann Church in Lancing, with Father Mike Sweeney serving as the celebrant. A funeral service followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Deer Lodge.