Kathleen 'Kathy' Steinke

Kathleen Mabel Steinke Dec. 2, 1943 Jan. 11, 2020 McCook, Neb.Kathleen Mabel Steinke, of Culbertson, passed away on Saturday morning January 11, 2020, at 76 years old. Kathy was born December 2, 1943 in Stratton, Nebraska to parents, Ray Edward and Bess Mae (Murphy) Bunnell. She was the oldest of 9 children. After graduating from Trenton high school in 1962, she married William Steinke on November 25, 1962. Kathy and Bill farmed together 3 miles north of Culbertson for 57 years. One of the great joys in her life was raising their 3 sons. She was a proficient quilter and enjoyed discovering treasures for her collections at estate sales. She participated in a multitude of projects with the local womens club. She kept a sizable garden and planted beautiful flowers every spring. Anyone who knew her praised her cooking. Kathy loved books, reading across many genres and subjects. She had a heart for taking in orphan animals and tending her many types of livestock. Through these many activities and more, Kathy developed relationships with family, friends, and the community. Kathy was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson. Kathy exhibited generosity and compassion. She consistently cooked delicious food, a talent she learned from her mother. She always provided loving care for her family. Kathy was devoted to her mother, enjoyed relationship with her siblings, and traveled great distances to spend time with her grandchildren. Her nurturing spirit will be missed. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents Bess and Ray Bunnell; her brother, Larry and her sister Jeanie. She is survived by her husband William; sons Sam, Dan, and Lonnie (wife Katrina); grandchildren Brooke (husband Kyle), Alex, Quentin, and Anita; and siblings Carol Vlasin, Ray Jr. "Sonny" (wife Donna), Sharon Larson (husband Vic), David Bunnell (wife Michelle), Laurie Keeler (husband Jim), and Don Bunnell. Memorials may be given in her name to the Culbertson Rescue Squad or the Culbertson Trinity United Methodist Church. Memorial services will be Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson. A private family inurnment will be at a later date. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial Service Culbertson United Methodist Church Friday, January 17, 2020 11:00 AM 502 Colorado Street Culbertson, Nebraska 69024