Catherine "Cathy" Teresa Yoble

Catherine Teresa (Kelpie) Yoble was born in Derry, Northern Ireland on February 20, 1952 to William and Veronica (Gallagher) Kelpie. Cathy immigrated to the United States in October of 1974 to be with her sister’s family. She had lived in many places across the United States, demonstrating her hard work ethic and charming personality. She finally settled in DuBois, Nebraska where she met her future husband, Roy David Yoble. Together they raised their three children and became very involved in their local community. 

Cathy was a loving person whose primary passion was caring for children. She worked at a local Head Start for many years, educating young children and supporting their families. She made her family proud when she went back to school to receive her GED in 2001 and then went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Childhood Education in June 2004. Cathy would then substitute teach at Pawnee City High School, quickly becoming a favorite substitute to her students. She loved animals and enjoyed photography, gardening, and making people laugh.

Cathy was very proud of her Irish ancestry, often bringing out her accent and mannerisms when around close family and friends. She loved all kinds of Irish music, from Gaelic folk songs to Rory Gallagher’s blues guitar. Often referred to as “Kit” by her Irish family, Cathy stayed in contact with numerous family and friends across the globe through social media, sharing old and new stories with those she loved.

Cathy passed away on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Veronica Kelpie of Derry, Northern Ireland; nephew Joe Kelpie of London, England; and her in-laws Dean and Carolyn Yoble of Du Bois, Nebraska.

Cathy is survived by her husband Roy, her son David (and Ginger) Yoble with children August and Flora, her daughter Emily (and Aaron) Jarzynka with children Zoe and Ellie, and her son Brian Yoble. She is also survived by her sister Marnie Wipperman, brother George (and Penny) Kelpie, her sister-in-law’s Sue (and David) Fink, Sheri Yoble (and Robert Dietrich), and Lisa Yoble, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in DuBois, Nebraska with Pastor Lori Stevens officiating.  A link to the service livestream is available here:  https://www.facebook.com/100057240888156/videos/1341647750873910   Memorials to family's choice for a later designation.  Online condolences may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com. Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.

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