Katherine “Katie” Groves, age 42, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
She was born September 16, 1982, in North Platte to Bill and Linda (Mowers) Groves.
Katie was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church where she was a faithful member. After a successful career in high school debate, she graduated from North Platte High School in 2001. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Chadron State College in 2005. After graduating, Katherine began working for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. While working for the state, she felt a calling for helping children and moved to Probation Services. There her passions were fulfilled and she found that children were her heart. After falling ill, Katie had to step back from her job and commitments. But ever looking to volunteer, Katie was instrumental in implementing the After School Care Program at Our Redeemer Lutheran School. This program allowed working parents childcare after school hours. Even while battling brain cancer, she still found the energy to be an active member of the Lincoln County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) Board.
Although she was always busy, Katie never neglected her passions. Among her loves were shoes and clothes. She was also an accomplished cook; she cooked for brandings and was never afraid to try new dishes and techniques for her loved ones to enjoy. She was known to be quite crafty, with a penchant for diamond painting and a drive for quilting, keeping her friends’ babies warm with hand-made quilts. Even with all her commitments and hobbies, she always made time for family and was a frequent attendee of her younger relatives’ soccer and basketball games. Kate loved her Lord Jesus Christ and is now blessed to be in His presence.
Those left to cherish Katie’s memory are her parents Bill and Linda Groves and her dog Loki, as well as many, many more friends, family, and children whose lives she touched.
She is preceded in death by her Uncle Matt, grandparents, and many other aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for church and school projects important to Kate.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Curtis Cemetery. A book signing will be held 12-7 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, with family receiving friends from 5-7 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which has been entrusted with arrangements.