Kathryn Frances McElheny

1921 - 2016

Kathryn Frances McElheny

MARION: Kathryn Frances McElheny 94 of Marion, formerly of LaRue, died late Wednesday evening August 17, 2016 at the Kindred Community Nursing Home in Marion.

She was born October 10, 1921 in Hardin County to the late Aubrey H. and Bertha E. (Drews) Wood, she was also predeceased by her husband Theo Rowland McElheny Sr. on July 7, 2016, they were married April 15, 1941, also one daughter: Susan K. McElheny, siblings: Myron, Karl, Madison, Fred, James, Esther, Bertha and Lincoln Wood, Deborah Hougendoubler and Edith Hickman.

Kathryn was a member of the LaRue United Methodist Church, she was a true homemaker in every sense of the word, a talented seamstress, she had made clothing for many of her family over the years, she also enjoyed making dolls and pound puppies.

Kathryn was also known for her pie making ability, she always made the pies for family holidays and it could be said that almost everyone got their own pie.

Surviving are her loving family, son: Theo Rowland (Susan) McElheny II of LaRue, grandchildren: Shawn A. (Mark Goochey) McElheny, Brenna Colleen (Doug Shepherd) McElheny, Katrina M. Thomas and Bridget (Troy) Wiseman, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandson and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday August 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, Pastor Mike Raypholtz will officiate, burial will follow in the LaRue Cemetery, friends may call on Monday at the funeral home in LaRue from 4-6 pm

Memorial gifts may be made to the LaRue United Methodist Church at PO Box 327 LaRue, Ohio 43332

Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com