Kathy Ann (Nickeson) Hill was born Feb. 12, 1955, in Beatrice, to William and Shirley (Brauch) Nickeson and passed away July 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her family at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 7 days.
Kathy grew up on a farm south of Beatrice. She attended school in Wymore and graduated from Wymore High School with the Class of 1973. She attended Reese and Sybil School of Hair Design. Kathy was united in marriage to Jerry Hill on Aug. 12, 1973, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Beatrice. She was employed at several jobs, but said her greatest accomplishment was raising her four children.
A woman with a nurturing heart, Kathy found joy in gardening and tending to her flowers. She delighted in baking and cooking, sharing her creations with loved ones. She loved attending her grandchildren’s activities. She also enjoyed fishing, treasure hunting at garage sales and had a special bond with all of her pets. Kathy was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Passing on faith to her children was important to her.
Kathy loved playing with her grandchildren. Her presence in their lives was a priceless gift. They created imaginary games together, shared just between grandchild and grandma. She brought laughter and joy everywhere she went. The simple pleasure of ending the games with a glass of chocolate milk became a treasured tradition. While Kathy may not be physically present for her grandchildren’s future milestones, her love will forever be a guiding light for generations to come.
Survivors cherishing her memory include her husband, Jerry Hill, Seward; children and their spouses, Jennifer (Benjamin) Vineyard, Lincoln, Jacob (Alexandrea) Hill, Lincoln, Jessica (Adam) Snoberger, Grand Island, and Johanna (Matthew) Kadavy, Auburn; 10 grandchildren, Jude Vineyard, Jesse Vineyard, Maya Snoberger, Everett Kadavy, Coraline Hill, Nathan Snoberger, Ryan Snoberger, Natalie Hill, Levi Vineyard and Luke Snoberger; siblings, Bill (Linda) Nickeson, Karen (Mike) Janssen, and Connie (Joel) Cacek; and numerous friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Shirley Nickeson.
A Celebration of Life was July 22 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward with inurnment at the Seward Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beatrice Humane Society or to St. John Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.
