Catherine Agnes Onofrey was born November 6, 1927, in Ottertail County to Roy and Katherine  (Kramer) Freske. Catherine loved adventure and lived in various places, mostly in Minnesota with some time spent in Barron, WI. She seemed to find her niche' in Isanit, MN and spent a greater amount of time there with her husband of 54 years, Luther Moen. Once Luther retired, they moved to Finlayson where they lived until Luther passed away on October 18, 1998. Catherine decided to stay in the Finlayson area where she met Dan Onofrey. On April 26, 2003, Catherine and Dan married and stayed in Finlayson for many more years. Getting older they moved to Sandstone and made their home there for a bit. Health issues moved them to Sartell, MN where they lived until Dan's passing on March 19, 2021. Catherine's final days were spent at Sandstone Health Care Center, where she passed away on October 3, 2021, at the young age of 93.

Catherine adored her family; she loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She was the matriarch of her family. She will be sadly and greatly missed by all. Catherine was an avid gardener. If Catherine could find a reason to have a large family gathering, she would, she cherished the time she got to spend with everyone. She loved church, the bible, and doing the Rosary with Dan.

Catherine is preceded in death by her first husband, Luther Moen; her second husband, Daniel Onofrey; daughter, Bonnie; sisters, Theresa, Lorraine, Evelyn, Bernice, Clementine; and brother, Mark.

Catherine is survived by her sons, Sheldon (Robin) Moen of Willow River, MN, Arlin (Eva) Moen of Danbury, WI, Steven (Colleen) Moen of Finlayson, MN; daughters, Becky (John) Nelson of Clear Lake, WI, Katherine (Keith) Fossen of Finlayson, MN; 14 wonderful grandchildren, several great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; brothers, LeRoy, Bernie; and sister, Vivian.

Catherine was a phenomenal woman and was loved as much as she loved.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the donor's choice.

A memorial service will be held for Catherine on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Sandstone, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Finlayson following lunch at the church.

Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremations Services of Sandstone, MN.