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Katie Babbs Obituary

Dec. 28, 1989 - July 5, 2011
NEW CARLISLE - Katie L. Babbs, 21, of New Carlisle, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Katie was born on December 28, 1989 in South Bend, IN. She had attended New Prairie High School. Survivors include her son, Mason J. Barnes; her mother, Teresa (Rod Thompson) Vega; her father, Ronald (Diane) Babbs; four sisters, Samantha (Greg) Greenwood, Gina (Jason) Fritz, Erika Thompson, and Wennesdae Thompson; six brothers, Alex Thompson, Jeffrey Stambaugh, Haeden Thompson, Roy Babbs, Connor Thompson, and Gavin Thompson; her paternal grandparents, Roy and Beverly Babbs; many aunts, uncles, and nieces; one nephew; and many other family and friends. Katie was preceded in death by her brother, Jessie Stambaugh. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., E.S.T., Sunday, July 10, 2011 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 201 S. Filbert Street, New Carlisle, IN. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kaniewski Funeral home to defray funeral costs. To send online condolences, please visit Kaniewski.com

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Jul. 9, 2011.

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Taisha Wetzel

July 10, 2011

I may not have really known you personally, but I still wish that you are at true peace and that your memory lives on through your family and friends. I send my deepest condolences to the family and to her son Mason. Mason just know that your mother was a good person and that she loves you with her heart and soul. My prayers are dedicated to this family.

Dean & Donna

July 10, 2011

Sorry to here about Katie,our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nicole Brittain

July 10, 2011

Hope youu and jesse are happy up there . i miss youu both like crazy . keep an eye on everybody . i love youu katie lynn .

Friend

July 10, 2011

I pray you are at peace...you will be missed by many and you have no idea how many people are truly touched by you!

Dawn Pulliam

July 9, 2011

Thoughts and Prayers

MARIE / FLOYED FRENCH

July 9, 2011

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILY IN SUCH GREIVING TIMES
OUR PRAYS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU
LOVE FLOYED, MARIE FRENCH

mary

July 9, 2011

I only met u a couple of times, but in your early passing my heart goes out to you and all those left in your absence, and my family who's life you blessed. I hope you find peace

Jenna Jimmy

July 9, 2011

Such a sweet girl was my pleasure to have met you thoughts and prayers to you and your family and friends God Bless

Aaron

July 9, 2011

Farewell friend....rest your weary soul.

Gram & Grandad Babbs

July 9, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Wendy Flora

July 9, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Katrina Harris

July 9, 2011

RIP hun.....

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