Taylorville Obits

Kathryn Loretta Roth

Kathryn Loretta Roth, 90 of Stonington passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11:05 a.m. at her home in Stonington, IL. She was born on October 28, 1928 in Moweaqua, IL the daughter of Fred and Bessie Murray. She married William John Roth on October 21, 1947 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stonington, IL and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2014. Kathryn worked as a school teacher and she was a lifelong partner to her husband. She was a lifelong resident of Stonington, IL, she taught school in a one room school house east of town and she was active in the Holy Trinity Parish all of her life. Kathryn farmed with her husband and they were the owners and operators of Reel Manufacturing and Sales. In retirement they travelled extensively to enjoy their family.


She is survived by her Sons: Mark (Diana), Fred (Lori), Tim, Ted and Tony Roth; Grandchildren: Keely (Traves), Ryan (Danielle), Connor (Keri), Zachary, Gregory (Valerie), Karen (Heidi), Emily, Joseph, Stephen, Delaney, Daniel, and Christian; Great-Grandchildren: Everett, Griffin, Owen and Quinn; Sister: Margaret Pieper; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her Parents, husband, Brothers: Wayne, Leo, Jim, and Francis.   


Visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stonington, IL. Funeral Mass will follow the visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stonington with Monsignor David Lantz officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. 


Memorials may be made to the Alter and Rosary Society at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 308 N Pine St, Stonington, IL 62567. 


Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. 


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