Katherine A. Wilken

Katherine A. Wilken (nee Hughes) of High Ridge, Missouri, was born January 14, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to Earl and Ida (nee Quevreaux) Hughes and entered into rest on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in High Ridge, Missouri at the age of 87 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ida (nee Quevreaux) Hughes; her 1st husband, Casey Hauser, 2nd husband Skip Wilken; siblings, Edward Hughes, Robert Hughes, Donald Hughes, Roy Hughes, Leonard Hughes, Betty Lang, Dorothy Hughes and Patricia Hughes. She is survived by her children, Casey (Denise) Hauser, Ronald (the late Tammy) Hauser, Marilyn (nee Hauser) (Dan Rutledge) Freihaut-Rutledge and Donald Hauser; grandchildren, Natasha (Michael) Telle, Matthew (Emily) Hauser, Elissa (Kevin) Light, Zachary Hauser, Laura (Arik) Brooks, Dean (Brianna) Hauser, Justin (Sarah) Freihaut, Daniel Freihaut, Morgan (Joe) Labruyere and Gabe Hauser; great grandchildren, Audriana, Jaxson, Crosby, Riley, Paisley, Levi, Westyn, Sophie, Colten, Kaycee, Ashley, Lindsey, Tyler, Delilah, Carmen, Finn, Cass, Ada, Brooks Bowen and Nolan; along with numerous other extended family and friends. Kathy was a woman whose heart overflowed with love, especially for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were her greatest joy and proudest treasures. She found delight in life’s simple pleasures—cheering on her grandchildren and great grandchildren at their games and competitions, browsing resale shops for hidden gems and tending to her plants and flowers. She loved Jesus and her faith was a steady guide, and her church community brought her comfort, friendship, and purpose. She was always ready to lend a helping hand and give encouragement to everyone. Kathy’s caring spirit, generous heart, and unwavering love for her family will be cherished forever, living on in every life she touched. A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary-Kirkwood 10301 Big Bend Rd. Kirkwood, Missouri 63122. Interment will immediately follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood, Missouri. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

Katherine A. Wilken

January 14, 1938 - December 10, 2025