"We are sorry for your loss. Although we only knew Katie a short time she was always so happy! Such a joy to live next to. Thoughts and prayers! Jim & Marci Newcome and family "
In loving memory of
Kathleen "Katie" Elizabeth McRoberts
April 29, 1972 - February 24, 2020
Kathleen "Katie" E. McRoberts, 47, of Mazeppa, MN died Monday, February 24, 2020 at Saint Mary's Hospital.
Kathleen Elizabeth Clark was born April 29, 1972 to Dean and Penny Clark in Burlington, IA. She graduated from Burlington High School in Iowa in 1990. She was the first female engineer at the local TV station in Kirksville, MO. She attended Iowa State College in Ames where she met her future husband. On May 30, 1998 she married Michael McRoberts in Rochester, MN, what followed was an amazing life. The couple lived in Rochester, where Katie attended RCTC and worked for the Rochester Downtown Alliance actively growing Thursdays on First. Katie and Michael designed and built their dream home in a woodland setting in Mazeppa in 2012. She was an avid photographer and started Little Pink Tongue Photography. She was a cancer survivor, diagnosed at a young age. She enjoyed her golden retrievers. She had a huge heart, always willing to help and was very culturally versed. Katie was a ray of inspiration and joy in the ballroom dance community. As a dancer she felt the music and the dance deeply. She was a cheerleader for all dancers and served as a constant source of encouragement.
Katie is survived by her husband, Michael of Mazeppa, and her father, Dean Clark of Oregon. She was preceded in death by her mother, and paternal and maternal grandparents.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN). Visitation will take place from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to your local animal shelter.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes is honored to be serving the McRoberts family. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Tributes
"I was a counselor at Burlington High School and I remember Katie as one on the most outgoing students I have ever seen. She was well liked by teachers and students. she added so much to our school. I know she will be missed by all who knew her."
"Our thoughts and prayers to you all, katie was a very colorful personality, full of life, may your memories bring you peace and comfort, she is forever in your hearts. Amy Baltzer and family Angela Preuss and family. "
"So sorry to hear of the loss of Katie. A loss of such a great person. My sympathy to you Mike. I didn't see Katie very much but when I did she was always so friendly & full of smiles. I will be thinking of you & you are in my prayers. She will be missed by many. Marlys Moore (Chasidy McMaster's mom)"
"I was never blessed to meet her in person, but the memories we shared together over a phone's video game will last a lifetime. There are few people i've had the pleasure of knowing that was as kind and fun to speak with as Katie. Katie, you will be missed. May flights of angels lead thee to thy rest."
"My heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends. She was a joy to speak to and assist when she had any issues or questions when I was at the company for one of the games she played. Her fleet, her friends and the people she met there all miss her dearly. Rest in peace and may your journey continue to explore Katie."
"Katie was my wonderful daughter. She always made everyone smile and have a better day. She was bright witty and so much fun to be around. We lived in San Diego where we belonged to Sea World and the Zoo. Katie loved to go see all the babies and I adored taking her. We went through the hell of cancer together something no one should go through. She kept fighting the good fight no matter how badly she felt.If anything in my life was good it was her. I love you Katie and I always will. your Dad"
"To the friends and family of Katie, my heart goes out to you all. What a sad day here for me as I read this. Although I have not spoken to Katie in many years (we lost touch) she will always hold a very special place in my heart. I remember a spunky cancer survivor who taught me how to appreciate life at a time when I surely didn't. I pray for all of you who will be lost without this angel, but I know her spirit will live on in the lives she touched. Rest in peace. Lori (Drexler) Rai 4th College UCSD"
"She was always so kind, and gave me the nickname Roury. She will always be someone I will remember with joy and happiness."
"Katie was my first friend after moving to Rochester. I think she saw how lost and overwhelmed I was and kind of adopted me. She was the kindest person. Always full of love and positive energy no matter what life threw at her. I will miss Katie so much. "
"I remember Katie from SOCES where my daughter and son went to school. She was a vivacious, fun-loving young lady and a joy to know. So sorry for your loss."
" @(KM) Khalessi McRo was the first person I met after joining KM, and I was all at sea. I think she felt sorry for me. She took me under her wing. She was a proud Klingon Marauder, and full of hippy positive reassurance. She was funny and we laughed a lot. She used to check in on me if I didn't post. We both liked wine. I knew she had been unwell and with limited mobility and it had become burdensome but she bore everything with life affirming positivity. 47 is to young for such a warm spirit to leave the world. I know she had deep friendships here which she mentioned. Im sorry I did not maintain more contact recently. My thoughts are with her family and many friends at this time. "
"She was a beautiful soul. The world is a little less bright without her. I only knew her through mutual friends but I treasure the times I did get with her. My prayers and thoughts are with her family at this time."
"My condolences to everyone who knew her. "
"WFrom Jennifer Bell - We did peer group in high school to help with depression. She was great person to talk to. She would listen never judge and beautiful smile to boot."
"Ive known Kathleen now for little over 3 years and i have never met anyone so upbeat, positive, and caring than her. She was always positive and kind to others despite her own medical predicaments. She simply loved people and truly cared about them. I will miss her "
"Sincere condolences "
"While I too only knew her through the online Star Trek game, she has been a constant friend for three and a half years. Rest in peace"
"We only knew each other online, through a Star Trek game, but we talked a lot, trading pix of our dogs, and just chatting. When my stepfather died two years ago at the same time that I was recuperating from knee surgery, Katie was a source of strength. If she could touch me so much without a physical meeting, how much more did she touch others? I can only imagine. Katie: you will be welcomed into Sto?vo?kor (Klingon heaven) as the warrior you were. Thank you for being my friend. And condolences to your husband and the rest of your family and friends. "
"I barely knew Katie, but it is very clear that she was an incredibly kind and friendly person. "
"Thank you for all the memories. You are beautiful and always will be. God speed Katie."
"There will forever be a little less light in the world without her presence! Much love and prayers of comfort to Mike and all of her loved ones! Forever in my heart dear cousin!"
"She was so loved and will be so missed"