Katherine Ann Warner

Katherine (Katie) Ann Warner, age 48, of Lena, IL, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving children on Thursday January 8, 2026, at Meriter Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.

Katie was born on November 3, 1977 to Lyle and Mary (Fletchic) Althoff. She attended Eastland High School, graduating with the class of 1995. After graduation she began her adult life of working and raising children.

She married Steve Hooper on December 20, 1995 and together they had Taylor Hooper. She then married Rick Warner on June 17, 2006 and together they had Madison Warner and Austin Warner.

To know Katie was to love Katie. Her heart was big and she was there for anyone who needed her. She treasured her fur babies, wearing flip flops in all weather or being barefoot. She enjoyed reading, had a love for baking, cooking, music, her friends and anything that involved time with her children. Her home was a place she took great pride in. Playful, selfless, sweet, thoughtful, giving, spicy, energetic, determined, spirited, independent, hard working, and loving are just a few words that describe the spirit of Katie.

She worked many places over the years, but in the most recent years Cub Foods, Walmart Vision Center and Jerod’s Bar and Grill is where she spent her time. She always worked hard and became invested in the lives of those she worked with. Later in life she became a grandma(Bapi) and her heart overflowed with joy. Lakey was the joy, fun, and life of her world. That sweet girl had her grandma’s heart and she was her pride and joy.

Katie is survived by her father Lyle (Donna) Althoff of Mt. Carrol, IL,mother Mary (Jon) Matthews of Lanark, IL, brother Jeff (Alissa) Althoff of Byron, IL, sister Kristina (Jason) Powell of Pittsford, NY, sister Amanda Booth of Clinton, IA, sister Nicole (Adam) Pickel of Dubuque, IA, her children Taylor (Tyler Burke) Hooper of Lena, IL, Madison (Durelle Brown) Warner of Lanark, IL, Austin (Jayden Bartlett) Warner of Lanark, IL, step-son Cody (Michaela) Hooper of Newcastle, Pennsylvania, her precious granddaughter Lakelyn Brown of Lanark, IL, her Grandma Margaret Althoff of Mt. Carroll, IL, 6 nieces, 3 nephews and many family and friends. She is preceded in death by her Paternal Grandpa Glen Althoff, of Loren, IL, Maternal Grandma Doris Hartman of Morrison, IL, Maternal Grandpa Leonard Hartman of Mt. Carroll, IL, Maternal Grandpa Leroy Fletchic of Morrison, IL and one unborn baby.

We want to take a moment to thank FHN for advocating for her care, the med flight team, and for the whole amazing team at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI for being so wonderful and caring through these difficult weeks.

Her contagious laughter, playful spirit and love will be deeply missed and always remembered by those who loved her so much and whose hearts she will always remain close to. A quote from one of her well loved songs says it best, “Though it is hard to say goodbye, it is time for me to fly”, REO Speedwagon.