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Paris Today
By the People, for the People
Katharina Loewen, Tigertown Resident, Passes Away at 64
Longtime Mennonite church member and devoted family matriarch succumbs to Crohn's Disease
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Katharina Loewen, a 64-year-old resident of Tigertown, Texas, passed away on February 18, 2026 at Paris Regional Medical Center after a long battle with Crohn's Disease. Katharina was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a longtime member of the Tigertown Mennonite Evangelical Church, where she was known for her quilting, baking, and sewing skills.
Why it matters
Katharina's passing marks the loss of a pillar of the tight-knit Tigertown Mennonite community, where she was deeply involved in the church and cherished by her large extended family. Her life and legacy highlight the importance of faith, family, and community in the Mennonite tradition.
The details
Katharina Loewen was born on September 20, 1961 in Quellen Colonie, Mexico to Agatha and Jacob Voth. She married Jacob Loewen and together they had three children - Robert, Amanda, and Sonia - as well as nine grandchildren. Katharina was a devoted member of the Tigertown Mennonite Evangelical Church, where she participated in various activities such as quilting, baking, and sewing. She passed away at Paris Regional Medical Center after a long battle with Crohn's Disease.
- Katharina Loewen was born on September 20, 1961.
- Katharina passed away on February 18, 2026 at Paris Regional Medical Center.
- Katharina's funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Tigertown Mennonite Evangelical Church.
- Katharina's visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home.
The players
Katharina Loewen
A 64-year-old resident of Tigertown, Texas who passed away on February 18, 2026 after a long battle with Crohn's Disease. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a longtime member of the Tigertown Mennonite Evangelical Church.
Jacob Loewen
Katharina's husband.
Jacob Voth
Katharina's father.
Agatha Voth
Katharina's mother, who passed away on September 13, 2009.
Margaret Voth
Katharina's sister, who passed away on August 10, 2012.
The takeaway
Katharina Loewen's life and legacy exemplify the importance of faith, family, and community in the Tigertown Mennonite community. Her passing is a profound loss for her loved ones and the church she was deeply involved in, but her memory will continue to inspire and guide those she leaves behind.
