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FAIRMONT -- Funeral service for Kathleen "Kathy" C. Moore, age 88, of Fairmont, Minn., will be 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be Nov. 15, 2026, at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Kathy passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at her home in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kathleen Carol (Thompson) Moore was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Owatonna, Minn. She was the daughter of Harold and Elizabeth (Edwardson) Thompson and graduated from Owatonna High School.
Kathy married William Raine and had four daughters, Melanie, Judy, Sue, and Amy. They later divorced. On Jan. 11, 1980, Kathy was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Moore, and became stepmother to Laura, David, and Paul.
Kathy held several positions during her career. One of special honor was that of serving as a dispatcher for the Fairmont Police Department.
Kathy was especially proud of her Norwegian heritage. In 2018, for her 80th birthday, she gifted herself and her four daughters with a cruise of the Norwegian fjords.
Kathy had a special bond with her cat, Nani, and liked to start the day with a cup of coffee, with Nani on her lap, enjoying her picture-perfect backyard view.
Left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Melanie (Kevin) Raine of Mankato, Minn., Judy (Chris) Olson of Fairmont, Minn., Sue Raine of Fairmont, Minn., and Amy (Nathan) Anders of Fairmont, Minn.; stepdaughter, Laura Olson of Walla Walla, Wash.; stepson, Paul Moore of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Elin (DJ) Ashler, Robin (Robert) Redman, Marci (Nick) Moshier, Darek (Karla) Olson, Darcy Olson, Emily (Scott) Boes, Wendy Anders, and Rachel (Ethan) Johnson; step granddaughter, Stacey Bicknase; 15 great grandchildren; brother, Ron (Vicki) Thompson of Centerville, Ohio; sister, Linda (Chris) Thompson of North Oaks, Minn.; nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents, Harold and Elizabeth Thompson, Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Moore; and stepson, David Moore.
Memorials are preferred to the Martin County Humane Society in Fairmont.
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