Died Monday April 29, 2019 at home.
Kathy was born August 15, 1952 in Fremont to Robert and Marie 'Dryden' Imus. She was raised in Fremont and attended Fremont schools. After her schooling Kathy began her family, raising 5 children. During her working years she worked as a CNA at the Fremont Care Center (now Nye Pointe). She married Mickey Rhoades on December 9, 1995. Mickey was an Over The Road Truck Driver and Kathy was his travel companion for many years. On Saturday's Kathy was an avid Husker Fan and on Sunday's she was an avid Minnesota Viking fan.
Survivors:
Husband Mickey of Fremont
Children Bruce (friend Angela Doolittle) Martens of Fremont
Sonja Barrera of Fremont
Ranae (Rick) Ehlers of Grand Island
Rhonda (Sergio) Figueroa of Beloit, KS.
Robin (Mouse) Martens of Fremont
Janie Petersen of Waterloo
16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren
5 sisters Pat (Kevin) Neve of Omaha, Donna (Bill) Kahler of Sturgis, SD.; Dorothy Kilpela of Grand Rapids, MN.;
Brenda (John) James of Hill City, MN.; and Lori Washburn of Calumet, MN.
4 brothers Bob Imus of Fremont, Butch (Jackie) Imus of Lyons, Roger (Tami) Swanson of Gretna and
Kevin (Shari) Swanson of Taconite, MN.
Sisters-in-law Amy & Julie
Brother-in-law Jim
Father-in-law DG (Peg) Rhoades of Crescent, IA.
Many nieces and nephews
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, step-son Matt, one brother Larry, mother-in-law Nola and brother-in-law Charlie.
The funeral service will be Thursday, May 2, at 2pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Visitation will continue after the service until 6pm. Burial will be at a later date.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Dixie Potter
Valparaiso, NE Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Bruce, Sonja, Ranae, Robin, and Rhonda-Thinking of ALL of you at this difficult time. My heart can only imagine the pain you must be feeling. Love and hugs to everyone.
Roberta
Fremont, NE Wednesday, May 1, 2019 RIP Kathy and fly amongst the Angels. Sending prayers of comfort to your family and friends.Ashley de Leon
Schuyler, NE Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Kathy you will be missed by so many people. We loved coming to visit you and having a great time laughing. We will miss our pumpkin pies that you would make us. Know you and my mom can have a Nebraska football party together up there. We will miss you.Rhonda
Beloit, KS Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Mom, I love and miss you very much. R.I.P, fly high with the angels. Tell all my beloved family and friends that I love and miss them so much!Debbie Maple
Ames, NE Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Rest in peace Kathy. You will be missed by many.Sheila
Livingston, TX Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Aunt Kathy may you R.I.P. You will be missed Dearly. All My Family my prayers an thoughts are with EVERYONE OF YOU.Nancy Boyles
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Kathy may you rest in Peace and fly with the Angels!