STERLING – Kathryn M. Gorena, 77, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at her home. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years.

Kathryn was born Nov. 1, 1935, in Sterling, the daughter of Earl and Erna (Schlueter) Seidel.

Survivors include four daughters, Mary (Wes) Urrutia of Dixon, Estella Browning of San Diego, Theresa (Fred) Murray of Rock Falls, and Elizabeth (Art) Moreno of Sterling; one son, Ray Castro Jr. of Sterling; three sisters, Evelyn Celestino and Elsie Echartea, both of Sterling, and Ruth (Mervin) Becker of Billings, Mont.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.