Catherine Levine
September 24, 2012
Catherine Denise Killian Levine, 59, died Monday, September 24, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Catherine Denise Killian was born January 31, 1953, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Frank J. and Margaret Amy (Hinkhouse) Killian. A 1971 graduate of Muscatine High School, she represented the fourth generation of her family to attend Parsons College in Fairfield. She graduated from Tarkio College in 1975, and later that year completed a paralegal program at Roosevelt University in Chicago.
Miss Levine married Lloyd “Burke” Ellis Levine on May 24, 1980, at the Killian family home.
Catherine worked as a paralegal in Des Moines, Phoenix, and again in Des Moines before entering Drake University School of Law, graduating in 1991. Her Des Moines law practice specialized in appellate law and she taught in the paralegal program at Des Moines Area Community College. She was a former president of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union.
Catherine is survived by her husband, Lloyd Levine of Des Moines; one daughter, Rachel Elizabeth Killian of Des Moines; two sisters, Deborah Lee of Rock Island, Ill., and Laura Killian of Akron, Ohio; one brother, Doug Killian of Portland, Ore.; and her in-laws, Bernard and Ruth Levine of Des Moines. Her parents preceded her in death.
A celebration of Catherine’s life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Catherine.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Danielle M
02/19/2020
Katherine I wish you were here I miss you I need you please give me the strength to handle what I'm going through it's not right Katherine I miss you I hope you meet my dog kapu he's headed your way girlfriend I got a lot of legal trouble hope you're watching over Peace Love aloha
Danielle
10/13/2012
dearest Catherine how you have always help me I will miss you dearly. you have to helped so many people because you have a big heart . I would think of you often and I will always love you. love always Danielle
John Tyrrell, DO and family
10/06/2012
Burke, Deb, Doug and Laurie and families: My deepest condolences on your loss. It has been more than 30 years since I was out in Iowa but I cannot be more grateful for the kindness Cathy and you showed me as I made the leap from Jersey. It made the transition much easier and made for some fond memories. I also appreciate having the opportunity to attend your wedding, representing the east coast "Killians". Our prayers are with you all.
Sharla Fredericksen
10/05/2012
Rachel I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know how hard that can be. I will always remember the special care you gave to the little ones at ABC School of Learning. We had some great times chatting during naptime. My prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
Karen Cooney
10/02/2012
Doug Killian and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your sister passing away. From what I read in the Condolences, she lead an active life and pursued her dreams in law. I recently loss a cousin too. So I recognize the pain.
Karla Fultz
10/01/2012
Burke: I was so shocked to read about Cathy's passing. Until I retired I would see Cathy often in the Polk County Courthouse and we would chat about her work , you and Rachel. Please accept my heart-felt sympathy for your great loss. I will remember you and Rachel in my prayers. Karla
Deb McWilliams
10/01/2012
Lloyd, I am so deeply sorry for your loss! May God hold and keep you and your family in his hands and help heal your sadness. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. God Bless you and your family!
Pat Beals
09/29/2012
How shocking and sad to hear of Cathy's passing. Not only were we good friends,especially, in our younger years but we were so looking forward to spending quality time once we settled into our retirement years. She may be gone but will never be forgotten by all those that she has touched.
Nancy Schwartz Wirtanen
09/27/2012
I'm deeply saddend by the sudden passing of Cathy. She will be deeply missed by all. She was a valuable member of the Parsons Alumni Association.Her and I were good friends since our college years together at Parsons.
Dixie McGrew
09/25/2012
I was very distressed to hear that Cathy had passed from this life. We only saw each other about three times a year, but I always looked forward to each meeting so much. She was one of my most valued friends and I will miss her so much.