Katherine R. "Katy" Berry

Katherine "Katy" Berry, age 86, of Lakeside, Iowa died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Katherine Nelson was born October 7, 1926 in Cherokee, Iowa the daughter of Archie and Mary (Dick) Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Church of Christ in Cherokee. She later became a member of the St. Maryâ€™s Catholic Church in Storm Lake in 1988. Katy graduated from Washington High School in Cherokee with the Class of 1944. Following high school graduation, Katy worked at the Rationing Board in Cherokee and later at R.E.C. until the Storm Lake office closed. On August 24, 1948, Katy was united in holy matrimony to James W. â€œBillâ€ Berry at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee. The couple was blessed with three children: Barbara, Joan and Steve. Katy was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed bowling for many years and loved playing pitch and 500 with her friends. She treasured coffee and fellowship with family and friends. A loving wife and devoted mother, Katy treasured her family. In her later years, her grandchildren brought her special joy, and she attended all of their activities. She will be remembered and missed for the friendship she offered, and her ever-present care and concern for all those she loved. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Barbara Kestel of Storm Lake, Iowa; Joan Hamilton of Alta, Iowa; Steve (Janet) Berry of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Leah (Chris) Clausen of Waukee, Iowa; Nick (Taryn) Kestel of Eagle Grove, Iowa; Zach Hamilton of Chicago, Illinois; Mike (Lesley) Kestel of Storm Lake, Iowa; Blake and Brock Berry of Storm Lake, Iowa; great grandchildren: Hayden and Fletcher Clausen; Aiden Kestel; Riley Kestel; Tiffanie and Tate Richardson; sisters-in-law: Lois Nelson of Cherokee, Iowa; Maria Berry of Milford, Iowa; Marilyn Demers of Storm Lake, Iowa; Avis Berry of Cambridge, Minnesota; extended family and friends. Katy was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Berry; parents, Archie and Mary Nelson; sister, Marian Nelson; brothers: Ted and Paul Nelson; stepmother, Almeda Nelson; stepbrothers, Paul and George Hoxie.

Katherine R. "Katy" Berry

October 7, 1926 - May 18, 2013