Catherine “Kate” Nagele, 102, of Sheldon passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Watseka Rehab and Healthcare Center in Watseka. She was born on May 24, 1920, in Remington, IN, the daughter of Vurnard and Allie (Dluzak) Peters. She married Donald A. Nagele on December 29, 1945 in Remington, IN and he preceded her in passing on November 14, 2003.

Surviving are two sons, Dr. David (Nancy) Nagele of Sheldon and Mark (Cindy) Nagele of Sheldon; one daughter, Janet (John) Nagele-Judd of Plainfield, IL; five grandchildren, Adam (Amanda) Nagele, Ryan (Sarah) Nagele, Nicholas (Amanda) Nagele, Amber (Kolby) Jackson, and Ashley (Marcio) Sena; and seven great grandchildren, Oliver Nagele, Gabby Nagele, Teddy Nagele, Gunnar Nagele, Everly Nagele, Rosalie Jackson, and Livia Jackson.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and one daughter, Alice Nagele.

Kate was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kentland. She enjoyed singing in the choir, dancing, and playing cards, especially Bridge. Over the years, she worked as a cook at the school as well as at Dixie Little Bit. Mrs. Nagele enjoyed cooking and baking and loved her time at the Iroquois Café having coffee with the ladies. She was a devoted mother and housewife.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 pm on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. A prayer service will take place at 3:45 pm before the visitation and a brief performance by A Natural High will take place at 7:00 pm.

A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 am CST on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kentland. Fr. Rob Bernotas will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Kentland.

Everyone is encouraged to wear a broch or pin in Kate’s honor to the visitation and funeral mass.