Kathryn Eleanor Bartels

Kathryn Eleanor Bartels obituary

Kathryn Eleanor Bartels

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Nov

15

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

United Methodist Church

154 W Main St, Westville, IN 46391

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Feb

15

Memorial service

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bell Tower Park Clubhouse

5100 Bell Tower Park Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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Kathryn Bartels Obituary

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Kathryn (Cashy) Eleanor Bartels peacefully passed away Friday October 10, 2025 surrounded by her family. Cashy was preceded in death by her father John Fisch, mother Mary Fisch, husband George Bartels and granddaughter-in-law Kathleen (Gregory) Bartels.

Surviving Cashy is her partner Chuck Jungwirth, son Brian Bartels and his wife Valerie Bartels, daughter Merry Dawn Bartels, grandsons Gregory Bartels, Jarod (Autumn) Bartels, and Robert Bartels (Anna Zedar). Cashy is also survived by six great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild.

Cashy lived the majority of her life in Westville Indiana with her husband George. Her work was primarily in the public sector with remarkable achievements including being a founding member of the Zeta Omicron chapter of Tri-Kappa, the first woman to be elected President of the Westville Town Board serving two terms, and sixteen years as the Township Assessor, Township Trustee and Westville Schools Administrator.

"A life well lived," Mom traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. She retired and moved to Ft Myers, Florida in 2004, where she met Chuck. Together, they shared a new beginning and continued a life of happiness and abundance, continuing her wacky escapades.

Mom's interests included growing plants and flowers, arts & crafts painting projects, and tastefully decorating the home she shared with Chuck. She loved all of the artwork that her great grandchildren created as it is proudly displayed around her home. She let them get away with things she didn't let her own grandchildren get away with. They brought immeasurable joy to Mom, and I am so thankful she was able to be part of their lives and watch them grow.

The first Celebration of Life is to be held on November 15, 2025 at the United Methodist Church, Westville, IN. Service will begin promptly at 1pm (CT) in the sanctuary followed by celebration and fellowship in the adjoining Family Life Center.

A second Celebration of Life is to be held on February 15, 2026 at Bell Tower Park Clubhouse, Ft Myers, FL at 1-4pm (ET). Guests are to enter at 5100 Bell Tower Park Boulevard from South Tamiami Trail (US-41) north bound lane, right hand turn (just past Bonefish Grill). A guest passcode will become available at a future date. If necessary, please identify yourselves as attendees to the Cashy Bartels Celebration of Life (photo ID may be required).
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Upcoming Events

Nov

15

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

United Methodist Church

154 W Main St, Westville, IN 46391

Send Flowers

Feb

15

Memorial service

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bell Tower Park Clubhouse

5100 Bell Tower Park Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Send Flowers