She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne and father Aaron “Bud” Unger. Left behind to cherish her memory are her mother Dorothy Applebee, daughter Molly Hofker (Jordan), granddaughters Nora and Olivia, siblings Bob Unger (Carole), Jim Unger (Shannon), Susie Krause (Chad), and many nieces and nephews.
Cathy was born and raised in Lincoln and was a 1967 graduate of Southeast High School and later attended Kearney State College. She held many roles during her life, including waitress, welder, receptionist, radio personality, and loving “Mimi” to her granddaughters. Notably, Cathy hosted KFOR’s local morning show on the radio for over 30 years, as well as her own show, Problems & Solutions, for over 20 years. She twice won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for her work on these shows. She was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame in 2011.
A celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 18, 2025, First Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street. Livestream at roperandsons.com/livestream
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to: KFOR Operation Santa Claus Program, c/o 3800 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68504; First Plymouth Congregational Church radio and television ministry, c/o 2000 “D” – Lincoln, NE 68502 or Food Bank of Lincoln.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite color to honor Cathy’s vibrant personality, but traditional mourning attire is also welcome.