Obituary of Katherine Mae Fagen (Soderbeck)

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved wife, mom, and grandma, Katherine Mae Fagen (Soderbeck), who left us on March 20, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the heart and soul of our family, always there to listen, offer advice, and support us in every endeavor. Katherine’s heart was full when it came to her family—she and her husband were endlessly proud of their three kids, loving them fiercely and cheering them on every step of the way.  Katherine embraced her sons-in-law and daughter-in-law as if they were her own, and her grandchildren were her greatest joy. She had a remarkable gift for recognizing and celebrating the unique qualities and interests of each grandchild, making them all feel deeply loved and special.

We will remember her at every gathering where the desserts outnumber the people, at every sporting or school event where she would be cheering us on, and at our 5k walk/runs where she would happily dress in costume or walk the entire route with any or all the grandkids. To the very end, she was positive, appreciative, and never gave up. We will miss her every day and cherish her for a lifetime.

Katherine didn't want a service and instead asked that we celebrate her by living life to the fullest. In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation in her name to support breast cancer research.

Love,

Rick, Danielle, Brittany, Derek, Mason, Clayton, Isabela, Wesley, Margaux, Elliana, Abigail, and her granddogs Mishka and Jade