Catherine L. “Kitty” Matheis, 94, Jasper

Catherine L. “Kitty” Matheis, 94, of Jasper, passed away at 10:22 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper.

Kitty was born in Jasper on September 3, 1926, to Henry and Minnie (Rausch) Kluesner.  

She married Elmer “Ham” Matheis on February 8, 1946, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in death on November 14, 1989. 

She was a 1944 graduate of Jasper High School. She retired from JENCO Oil where she had been a secretary for many years.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, and the St. Ann’s Society.

She loved animals and enjoyed crocheting, quilting, playing piano, reading, bird watching, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and attending their events.

She is survived by four children, Alan (Becky) Matheis of Ireland, Barbara (Tom) Schrader of Ireland, Debbie (Keith) Knies of Jasper, and Phil (Patti) Matheis of Jasper; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death besides her husband are one granddaughter, Katrina Weyer, two great-grandchildren, Eli and Isabel Taber; one sister, Clara Mae Frick; and one brother, Carl “Bud” Kluesner.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine L. “Kitty” Matheis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, and one hour before services at the church from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The St. Ann’s Society will pray a rosary at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Masks and social distancing will be required for the visitation and Mass.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or to a favorite charity.

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.