Catherine Laverne Horban, of Rochester, died at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester where she had been a patient for three days. Her health had been declining for several years. Born in Louisville, KY to John B. and Edna Tabler Henriott, she lived her adult life in Rochester. She graduated from Rochester High School and was employed at the Wiles Department Store in Rochester. Catherine first married Melvin Pratt and produced a son. Later she married Robert H. Horban on July 23, 1955 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester. Together they raised a family and farmed at 3719 N. Old U.S. 31, Rochester until 1999 when they moved in to Rochester. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society for many years. Catherine's greatest love and achievement was as a homemaker and the mother of ten children. She relished in the fact that all her children are successful in their adult lives. Catherine will be lovingly remembered by three daughters: Suzanna Lozano of Hamilton, OH, Mary Ross of Peru, Angela Miller of Rochester; six sons: John Pratt and wife Nancy of Rochester, Gerald Horban and wife Beth Ann of Elkhart; Blaise Horban and wife Lynne of Colleyville, TX; Andrew Horban and wife Vickie of Rochester, Giles Horban and wife Suzanne of South Bend, Stephen Horban and wife Patricia of Rochester; 31 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Henriott and wife Gertrud of Rochester, Jim Henriott and wife Bea of Knox; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Catherine in death are her parents, her husband on February 7, 2004, her daughter Andrea Maria Horban on August 23, 1976, and three grandchildren. Father Bert Woolson will officiate as celebrant. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.