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Kathleen Holdren Obituary
LIMA -- Kathleen "Kathy" L. Holdren, age 77, passed away on December 31, 2025, at 9:29 am, at Lima Memorial Health System. Kathy was born on May 2, 1948, in Ottawa, OH, to the late Richard "Bing" and Mary (Roof) Croy. On October 18, 1969, she married Stephen E. Holdren who preceded her in death on February 20, 2014.
In addition to her husband, Kathy is survived by her daughters, Tammy L. (Quincy Spence) Holdren, and Lisa M. (Michael) Cornelius both of Lima, OH, her grandchildren, Haylie (Josh) Russell, DeAsia (Elijah) Armstead, Tia (Korey) Barfield, Kionna (Trey) Gunn, and Keyamari Fuqua of Lima, OH, and Destine Cornelius of GA, her great grandchildren, Keaira, Kali, Ryder, Alajha, Ainsley, Jalicia, Jovan, Kimora, Treasure, Trey, Damari'A, Ka'Mir, Zayden and Aariyah. Her extended family includes two bonus daughters, Kimberly Panning, and Rachel Crichfield both of Lima, OH, five bonus grandchildren, and eleven bonus great grandchildren, siblings, Rick (Cathy) Croy of Lima, OH, Chris (Randy) Shiplett of Columbus, OH, and Cindy (Dennis) Stainbrook of Pandora, OH, a sister in-law, Tracy (Greg) Tanner of PA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Holdren, a nephew, a brother in-law, and two sisters in-law.
Kathy was a graduate of Ottawa Glandorf High School. She had worked as a LPN with St. Rita's Medical Center and retired in 2013 after 45 years of dedicated service. Kathy was a member of Eagles Aerie #370 and a former member of the Ottawa American Legion #63 auxiliary. Some of her interests included puzzles and books. Above all else, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren She loved supporting them in all of their activities and sporting events.
There will be a funeral service held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Eastside Chapel. Officiating the service will be Rev. Lori Wright.
Friends may visit on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and then 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Eastside Chapel. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Lois Gerding
January 5, 2026
I worked with Kathy and continued to see her when the "old nurses" would meet for dinner. RIP Kathy.
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Mary Ann Moser
January 3, 2026
Condolences to family.i worked with Kathy and remember her as great to work with.prayers to her family.
Gloria Langmeyer
January 3, 2026
Kathy will be missed...she was always fun to work with...Prayers and hugs to the family
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