Katherine K. (Krawtzowa), 80, departed this life on December 14, 2008. She was born May 20, 1928 to Jacob & Sofija Krawtzowa in Yugoslavia.
Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Victor E. Sr; infant daughter, Victoria, great grandson, Jaxson David.
Viewing & visitation to take place from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 South Martinson, with Trisagion and Funeral service following at 6:30.
Trisagion prayers at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20 at St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 South Martinson.
Interment to follow at Old Mission Cemetery.
Katherine came to the United States as a war bride in 1948. She and her husband sponsored her surviving family to America and she became a naturalized citizen in 1953. She instilled her Russian heritage to her children, grandchildren, and extended family. She had a big heart and welcomed many new immigrants by opening her home.
Katherine willingly gave of her time and shared her many talents to various civic organizations including PTA, Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita and her Orthodox Church. Her sewing talents include costumes with the MBW, and sewing vestments and cassocks for the church. She became very well known for baking her Russian specialties - piroshkies, sweet bread and baklava.
Survived by her children, Victor Jr (Carole), David, Susan (Roy) Clark and Natasha; Michael (Lois). Grandchildren, Jeremiah, Danielle, Matthew, Katherine, Stephanie, Caroline, Alexandra; sisters, Natalija J. krawtzowa, Florence (Bill) Guffin; brother Jacob J. krawtzowa; brother-in-law Jack Dunn; sister-in-law, Ruth krawtzowa, Ella Beth Fischer; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Memorial to Harry Hynes Hospice, 313 South Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202; St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 South Martinson, Wichita, Kansas 67213; or St. Benedict Russian Orthodox Church, 3900 Jones Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73135.
The family wold like to extend their hearfelt thanks to the staff at Harry Hynes Hospice for all the loving, compassionate care they provided to Katherine and her family. God bless this special staff as they continue to serve as an extension of God's hands!