Kathryn “Kathy” Marie Cook
August 18, 1943 – November 26, 2023
Kathryn M. (Kathy) Schnoor was born in Wayne, Nebraska on August 18, 1943, to Melvin I. and Vera M. (Andersen) Schnoor. She married Donald D. (Don) Cook on June 26, 1966, in Norfolk, Nebraska. Don and Kathy were blessed with two daughters, Amy Cook, Omaha, and Rebecca (Becky) Case of Lincoln, as well as son-in-law Michael Case; grandchildren, Logan (MaKenna) Case, Zach (McKenna Lauenroth) Case, Haley (Caleb Duncan) Case; and great granddaughter, Sophia Kate Case all of Lincoln.
Along with being a wife, grandmother, and homemaker, Kathy was a much loved and respected Lutheran Day School teacher for 25 years and spent most of her professional years at Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk, NE. She received a bachelor’s degree at Concordia University (Formerly Concordia Teachers College) Seward, NE. Don and Kathy lived in Norfolk, Ainsworth, Malcolm, and Lincoln. Kathy retired from teaching in 2001.
Kathy was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln where she was active in Circles of Faith and LWML. During her retirement, she was a dedicated volunteer with Orphan Grain Train and as a mentor for international students at UNL Lutheran Student Chapel.
Those who knew Kathy, know her spirit will stay with her loved ones forever.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Christ Lutheran School Foundation in Norfolk, Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk, Seward Concordia Guild Scholarship Fund or Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.
Services to be held 10:30 AM, Friday, December 1, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church and burial at Fairview Cemetery. All locations in Lincoln.
Becky and Amy
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏 ❤️
Becky & Amy: Many fond memories team teaching with your Mom at Christ Lutheran , Norfolk. She was truly a wonderful lady/teacher & dear friend.
Your memories of her will be a true blessing.🙏
To Cook family. I just learned of Kathy’s passing. The good news she is in Heaven with a new and healthy body. God bless you as you work through this difficult time.
I am so sorry about your mom. A mothers Unconditional Love is a True Blessing. May the Lord bring you comfort and peace. Just treasure all of the wonderful memories. Sending big hugs, prayers, and thoughts to comfort everyone during this very difficult time. God Bless. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Kathy,
So much memories come alone. Kathy was a good friend, a spiritual mother, and all good words you can think about. I can’t forget the first day she took me to southgate mall and Walmart for shopping. She hosted so many dinners for the international students gathering in her house. Taught us how to cut pineapple, how to make a fruit salad . Don and Kathy toured us the Christmas lights from north to south Lincoln. How could we forget her lovely smile, the “Kathy”’s smiles: gently moved her shoulders, winked one eye with the warmly smile. Kathy, she is a true Christian, the role model for us and lives in our hearts.
May God bless your family during this difficult time as you process your grief and begin to heal from your loss.
Our deepest condolences. I loved teaching with her at Christ Lutheran.
“Mrs. Cook” was my son’s teacher 30 years ago. He was struggling with his parent’s divorcing, learning difficulties and just life but she loved on him and didn’t buy into his negativity. He ended up having such a good year under her tutelage! Our sympathy to the family.
Don, I am sorry I cannot make Kathys funeral. I have an appointment that is important Please know that my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. You and Kathy both suffered greatly through Kathys illness. May God bestow His blessings on you.
Nancy Deany
Don and family ,i am so sorry for your loss
I have so many great memories of teaching with Kathy at Christ Lutheran. She was such a great mentor and taught me so many great things. With sympathy – Dawn Williams
Don:
our condolences on the passing of Kathy. She was always very gracious to Ellen and I. She will be missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Pat & Ellen