Catherine “Nook” (Fagen) Albu, age 88 of Belview, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Parkview Home in Belview. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Belview. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Belview Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Catherine “Nook” (Fagen) Albu was born March 19, 1936 to Wallace and Dorothy (Brown) Fagen in Redwood Falls. She graduated from Redwood Falls High School and continued her education to become a lab technician. Cathy married Eddie Albu at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Belview on April 8, 1956. They made their home on the farm where Cathy helped Eddie with the farming. For a short time, Cathy worked as a lab tech for Dr. Ceplecha at his clinic. She later worked at Jackpot Junction and drove school bus. Cathy was very involved with the community, assisting with Old Sod Days in Belview and coordinating the Red Cross Blood Mobile of Redwood County. For several years, she served on the Redwood County Fair Board. Cathy loved riding horse, doing crafts, playing cards, and she was often out and about as a Red Hat Lady.

Cathy is survived by her niece Paula Muench; nephews Duane, Mike and Brian (Sara) Muench; and many family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Eddie, parents, sister Verna Muench and brother-in-law John Muench.