Frances J. Kottkamp

Frances J. Kottkamp 84, Rochester, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

She was born Dec. 27, 1937 in Greenwood, the daughter of Frank M. and Wanda J. (Foust) Davis. On Oct. 17, 1959, in Beech Grove, she married Ronald R. Kottkamp. He preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1960.

Mrs. Kottkamp received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana University in education. She was an elementary school teacher serving in Paragon, the North Miami School System and then retired from Caston Schools after 42 years. She had been a member of Metea Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed ceramics, flower arranging, reading, quilts and crafts.

Survivors include her sons, Kenneth A. and fiance' Karen Cook, Kewanna, Keith A. (Rena) Kottkamp, Logansport; grandchildren Kacey (Ben) Wright, Bremen, Tyler (Genia) Kottkamp, Fort Wayne, Justin (Lacy) Kottkamp, Fishers, Amanda (Shawn Smith) Kottkamp, Logansport; stepgrandchildren, Stephine (Wade) Walker, Logansport, Michael (Lori) Landis, Logansport; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister Carol Higgens, Fishers; and several nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home in Fulton. Friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to service Saturday in Fulton. Interment will be at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.

Memorial contributions may be made to Caston Closet.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmer manbrosfh.com