Edith Margery Katzenberger

Edith Margery Katzenberger

  • January 14, 1921 - October 15, 2011
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
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“Mrs. Katzenburger is among my first, an finest memories. A Christian of the finest quality, filled with love and tender compassion. She had an...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Alice Foreman - McMinnville, TN

“Edith joined our Swedish lodge in 1984 and was a valued member. She treasured her Swedish heritage and we treasured her! My daughter and I visited...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Jean Tygum - Indianapolis, IN

“Dear Steve, I was saddened by the news of the loss of your mother. John told me yesterday. God will take care of her now! Lonna and will...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: Robert and Lonna berridge - IN

“Linda, Nancy, Ray, and Lloyd, We send our prayers for you all at this time and wish you peace. Marty and Carol Barkman ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Carol Barkman - Glen Ellyn, IL

“Steve - I was so sad to hear about your Mom's passing. She was always so friendly and welcoming both at home and at Salem. Your family is in Paul and...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Carolyne (Jones) Wallace - IN

“Steve, Katie and family, My love and prayers are with you during this loss. Best Always, Laura Keesee ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: laura keesee - indianapolis, IN

“Steve, Katie, and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your mom's passing and wish I could be there to offer my condolences. My thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Rob Adams - Pendleton, IN

“I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for your family. ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Mark Friend - Franklin, IN

“Steve, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Terry Thimlar ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Terry Thimlar - Fort Myers, FL

“My condolences to the family of Edith Katzenberger, Sincerely, Alice R. Anderson (Member of Vasa Order of America, Svea Lodge No. 253) ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Alice R. Anderson - Lafayette, IN

“I fondly remember Edith (Steve's mother to me) as the kind and wise mother of an active family. She was always very kind to me and indeed, being the...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Randal D. Wall Vilseck, Germany

“Steve and Katie, my heart is so heavy for the loss of your mother. It's been a difficult year for all of us. ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Erin Keesee - Indianapolis, IN

“Linda, Ray and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: The King Family - Glen Ellyn, IL

“Linda and Ray, My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Kelly Konkey - la grange , IL

“Steve, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was such a wonderful person and we always had a great time at your house when we were...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Michael K. Fischer - Tonawanda, NY

“Dear Katzenberger Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Brian and Bruce Buchanan - IN


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Edith Margery Katzenberger passed away on October 15, 2011. Edith was a first-generation Swedish-American and was born January 14, 1921 to the late Nels and Bena Nord in Indianapolis, Indiana. Edith attended Warren Central High School and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1938. With her husband, H. Morris Katzenberger, she owned Katzenberger Vending. She later worked for Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Broad Ripple. Edith was a long-time member of Salem Lutheran Church. She was a current member of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, and the Swedish American Fraternal Organization, Vasa Order of America. Edith was also an avid Pacers, IU, Colts, and IRL fan. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Morris Katzenberger and brother, Harry Nord (Paula). Edith is survived by daughters Nancy Utz (Lloyd), Linda Hack (Ray) and son Steve Katzenberger (Katie). Edith is also survived by 8 wonderful grandchildren and, 9 beautiful great-grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather on Tuesday, October 18th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Broad Ripple. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, October 19th at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral center-Broad Ripple. A private family burial service will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery immediately following the service.

Condolences may be shared at www.flannerbuchanan.com and memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Child and Family Services http://lutheranfamily.org/donate.htm, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation https://www.ellisisland.org/membership/donation or The Indiana Tree Project http://www.theindianatreeproject.org.

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Crown Hill Cemetery

700 West 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46208

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