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Katherine G. Miller

February 20th, 1938 – February 19th, 2019

Katherine G. Miller, 80, of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 6:54 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL. She was born on February 20, 1938 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Paul and Lela (Howell) Porter. Katherine married Norm Miller on August 9, 1958 in Ipava, IL. He survives.

Survivors also include her daughter, Samantha (and Dr. Randy) Klinedinst of Canton, son, Alan (and Susan) Miller of Bernadotte, IL, 4 grandsons, Cliff (and Rhianna) Miller, Tyson (and Courtney) Klinedinst, Josh (and Nichole) Miller, and Seth Klinedinst, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers, Sam (and Linda) Porter of Ipava and Bill (and Nancy) Porter of Vermont, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Jo Keefauver.

Katherine worked at the Farmers Elevator in Table grove for several years. Katherine retired as the secretary at VIT High School. She also kept the scorebook for VIT Junior High basketball teams for several years.

She was a member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star and the Table Grove Community Church. Katherine liked to sew, garden and put out flowers, bird watching, going to auctions and antiquing. She loved to cook and having family over for the holidays. She also loved being around her grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10 am on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Kevin Kessler will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Memorials may be made to the Harris Cemetery for cemetery upkeep.

Condolences


February 20th, 2019

So Sorry to hear this Katherine was one of the sweet heart to all

February 20th, 2019

Norm,Samantha Jo,Alan and families- I am so sorry for your loss. Katherine will always hold a special place in my heart. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 20th, 2019

Dear Norm and family, so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you to feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa

February 20th, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Randall and Sharon Stracker

February 20th, 2019

I loved Katherine as our high school secretary and I really enjoyed getting to know her a little better when I waitressed at Parkview in Bernadotte. Praying for all of you. Bobette

February 20th, 2019

So sorry to hear this. Katherine took care of me as a young teacher at VIT in the late 90s. I was 7 hours away from home in what seemed like a far away land. I’m sorry for your loss.

Dr. Misty Swanger.

February 20th, 2019

So sorry for your loss!

February 20th, 2019

Randy, Tyson, and your families - we are sorry for your loss. Jodie & Robbin Kost

February 21st, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Kathy and Maurice Cox

February 21st, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Coach. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jack Weese

February 21st, 2019

Deepest condolences to all of Katherine's family. She was a sweet lady. Gary & Cheryl Cox Matteson.

February 21st, 2019

We are sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort you during this difficult time. Bob and Melba Baker

February 21st, 2019

To all of the family..so sorry for your loss...sad times ..Barb & Ray Hamm

February 22nd, 2019

So sorry for your loss!! Katherine was such a Sweet, Friendly Person!! Denny and Diana Fross

February 22nd, 2019

Condolences to all of the family.
Paula Parks Greuel

February 22nd, 2019

Sad to read this. She seemed to have a perpetual smile on her face.....a lovely person. Cindy and Gordon Tingley

February 22nd, 2019

Coach Miller, My deepest sympathies to you. Katherine was an amazing woman. She was the best secretary and made us kids feel welcome in the office. She was loved by thousands of kids including this one. Sending love to you, Samantha, and your family.
Philip Marshall

February 22nd, 2019

Condolences. Katherine has a place in so many peoples memories. She will be missed!
Michelle (Chenoweth) Younce

February 22nd, 2019

So sorry for your loss

February 22nd, 2019

Norm so sorry for your loss. She will be missed

Judy Cleavinger

February 22nd, 2019

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Norm and the family.

February 22nd, 2019

Samantha and family. I was so very sorry to hear this. I was too late seeing this to come. Please know that I am thinking of you with love. Take care. Connie Boone

February 22nd, 2019

So sorry to hear of Katherine passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Danny & Lisa...

February 22nd, 2019

Dear Norm, cousins Sam and Bill and families, we are very sorry to hear about Katherine. We will always remember the many Howell family reunions we all shared over the years. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Sincerest condolences from Jane Babineaux and John and Scott Prickett.

February 23rd, 2019

Dear Norm, So sorry to hear about Katherine. Out thoughts and prayers to you and your family. She will be missed. Nelda Fell and Melba Harris

February 24th, 2019

Thoughts and prayers for ALL of you. So sorry for your loss.
The Taylor's, Gary, Bev, Miranda