Mary Catherine Kimmi, 98, of Holton, KS passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at Vintage Park in Holton. She was born June 22, 1919 in West Line, MO the daughter of Walter Henry and Catherine Amanda (Flora) Burden.

Mary graduated from Piper High School in 1936 and attended Kansas University majoring in music. She moved to Holton in 1958 and previously lived in Atchison.

Mary was a homemaker. She also had taught school for 7 years in Severance and Leona, KS and was a piano teacher for over 40 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church and Mary Circle at the church. She was also a member of Qui Vive Study Club and St. Cecilia Music Club.

She married Warren Henry Kimmi on December 11, 1943 in Everest, KS. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2005. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Kennedy on April 18, 2014; a great-great-grandson, Ethan Kimmi; a sister, Vivien Chamberlin and a brother, Uel D. Burden.

 Survivors include 2 sons, Warren E. Kimmi (Mary) of Wichita, KS and Duane W. Kimmi (Kathi) of Holton, KS; a daughter, Janet E. Kennedy (Paul) of Mayetta, KS; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2017 at the First Christian Church in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Friday morning at the church. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visitwww.mercerfuneralhomes.com.