Catherine C. (Heinrich) Morel, 94, of Grainfield, passed away in the early hours on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. Catherine was born Oct. 8, 1924, to Jacob and Anna (Kaiser) Heinrich.

She was a graduate of Gove Rural High School in 1943. She worked as a gauger at the Kaiser Ammunition factory during World War II in Denver, Colo., making 90 mm ammunition. When the war ended, she returned to Kansas and met Raymond Morel at a New Year’s dance in Collyer, Kan. Catherine and Raymond were married Nov. 24, 1946 and made their home in Grainfield. To this union four children were born: Lonnie, Larry, Pamela and Dayleen.

Catherine was a member of the Ladies of St. Agnes, American Legion Auxiliary and NARFE United Postmasters. She was Postmaster in Grainfield for 28 years before retiring. Catherine enjoyed bus tours with her postmaster friends, going to casinos, bowling, dancing and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid KC Royals fan and rarely missed a game on TV. She will be missed.

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond; brothers Donnie, Melvin and infant brother Frank; and sisters Leona Beoger and Pauline Ribordy.

She is survived by her children, Lonnie (Shirley) of Grainfield, Larry (Pam) of Oakley, Pamela (Phil) Garrett of Eudora, Kan., and Dayleen (Steve) Gonzales, Hays; brother Leo of Lakewood, Colo; sisters-in-law, Marge Heinrich, Montine Heinrich and Margarette Morel-Larson; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at the St. Agnes Education Center, Grainfield, with a Vigil at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass is at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at St. Agnes Church, Grainfield with burial in the Grainfield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Gove County Medical Center, St. Agnes Church or the Grainfield Auxiliary and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com