Honeoye Falls/Rochester: After a lengthy illness, Katherine died November 4, 2018 at Conesus Lake Nursing Home at age 93 years. She was born in Eischeid, Germany on May 31, 1925 and was the only child of Peter and Anna Himpler Heister. Katherine was a gifted musician and earned her Master’s degree at Eastman School of Music.
She is survived by her son; Gary (Shannon) Goethals of Honeoye, her daughter; Michelle Goethals of Honeoye Falls, four grandchildren, Daniel Miner Jr., Michael Miner, Katrina Miner and Garrett Goethals, along with several cousins.
Private burial and services will take place at Holy Sepluchre Cemetery in Rochester. Memorial Contributions may be made to Conesus Lake Nursing Home Activity Fund, 6131 Big Tree Road, Livonia, NY 14487. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dear Gary and Michelle, our condolences to you and all your family. Your mom was a special lady and we will always remember the good times we had with your grandparents, mom and our family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Keep the good memories. I know I will.
Love and hugs Jean and Tom
There are no words to describe the love of a mother to her sons and daughters.
Her love is expressed by her loving memory in your hearts.God Bless the Goethal family.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Mom, Gary!! May your memories bring you peace & strength.