Kathleen Virginia Vogt died April 14, 2021, surrounded by family in her home in Okarche. A prayer service was Friday, April 16, and Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rev. Cory Stanley officiating. Burial followed at Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.
Kathy was born October 31, 1952, in Kingfisher, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Williams) Yost.
She received her first payment for singing, a single nickel, at the age of three, and began singing in the choir at Sts. Peter and Paul at age 13. From then on, she was continually a member or director of a choir, further blessing Holy Trinity and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches with her love of music. She also directed the El Reno Community Chorus for 5 years. In addition to her regular choral leadership, Kathy’s talents led her to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Kathy played for countless weddings and funerals, bringing joy and comfort to many families.
She studied music at Oklahoma State University and later received her bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministries from Newman University.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and served the parish in many capacities: as administrative assistant for both the church and school, director of both RCIA and religious education, choir director and organist, and member of the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Kathy also taught music and religion at Holy Trinity Catholic School.
On July 29, 1977, Kathy married Randall Vogt in Kingfisher. Randy survives her.
Kathy is also survived by their children and spouses, Michael and Terri Vogt of Altona, William and Kaci Vogt of Perkins, Brianna and Erik Dunham of Longview, Texas, Dianna and Brenden Osborn of Okarche, Vanessa and Kenny England of Okarche, and Thomas and Keely Vogt also of Okarche; sister, Juliann Ramer of Omega; and sixteen grandchildren, Madelein, Garrett, Azja, Jacob, Arron, Jade, Katelyn, Samantha, Ari, Augustus, William, Adelaide, Randall, Emmalene, Rosaleen and Zenon.
Her parents, Robert and Ruth Yost; sister, Janie Yost; and brothers, Thomas Yost, Samuel Yost and Charles Yost preceded her in death.
Memorials in Kathy’s name may be made to the Holy Trinity Parents’ Association or Stephenson Cancer Center.
“She lived her life with music in her heart and wishes you to do the same.”
