Catherine Lucinda Walker

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINN:Catherine L. Walker, 80, died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Catherine Lucinda Story was born January 21, 1933 to Albert and Yvonne (Brisson) Story in Solon Springs, WI. Catherine was active as a Senior Companion. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and little trips to the casino. Catherine loved spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren. Catherine is survived by her children, Shirley and Mac Simonson, Jean and John Peterman, Kathy and Russ Block, Sherry and Chuck Botzet, Judy and Tadd Whitbeck, and Sandy and Robin Hoopman; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; her sisters and brothers, Lester (Doris) Story, Edna (Harry) Friesner, Rose Williamson, Eli Story, Caroline Berg, Albert (Cindy) Story, William Bill (Betty) Story, and Jesse (Jim) Jessop; sister-in-law Rosella Stewart and brother-in-law La Roy Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted, a son Kenneth, a grandson Julian Kittelson, her sisters Grace Walker, Ermine Jessop, and her brother Wayne Story. A celebration of life is planned for a later date. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place N.W., Rochester, MN 55902, 507-289-3600, www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.