Katherine Nadine Moore

   Katherine Nadine Moore, 94, of Sterling, died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling.

   Katherine was born November 20, 1930 to Benjamin and Margaret (Gates) Smith. Nadine loved quilting, playing cards, camping and going to garage sales. She also enjoyed flower gardens, planting flowers and her orchids. She was known to her grandchildren as “Grandma Sweetheart”.

   Survivors include two daughters, Donna Moore of Albuquerque, NM and Debra Rios of Rock Falls; three sons, William Kaecker of Harmon, Keith (Arly) Kaecker of Franklin Grove and Kevin (Emma) Kaecker of Rock Falls; one sister Georgia Frane of OR; fifteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Gerald and Ben; daughter-in-law, Glenda “Sis” Kaecker; one granddaughter; two grandsons; one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandson

   Graveside services will be held at a later date at Franklin Grove Cemetery.

   Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com