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WILLY, Kathleen Marie[1]

Female 1931 - 2017  (86 years)Deceased    Has no ancestors and no descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name WILLY, Kathleen Marie 
    Birth 1 Jan 1931  Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Burial Jun 2017  Rock Creek Cemetery, Deer Creek, Carroll County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Death 26 Jun 2017  Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Kathleen M. (Willy) Downham, 86, of Logansport, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

      Born on January 1, 1931 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Barrett) Willy. In 1973 in La Cañada, California she married Richard E. O’Rear who preceded in death on May 16, 1993. Then in 1994 in Deer Creek, Indiana to Robert L. Downham who preceded in death on August 21, 2015.

      Kathleen was the former co-owner of REO Engineering where she served as the bookkeeper and secretary. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling, oil painting, listening to music and playing the piano. Kathleen attended the Faith Lutheran Church.

      Surviving is a son, Robert (Brita) O’Rear, San Clemente, CA; step son, Richard E. (Molly) O’Rear, Chula Vista, CA; step daughters, Maurene (John) Moore, Citrus Heights, CA; Anne (Phil) Stroup, Collierville, TN; Vicky (Don) Haven, Arizona; brother, Erik Willy, Logansport; sister, Eleanor (Jack) Winegardner, Logansport; two grandchildren; eight step grandchildren ; three step great grandchildren.

      She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth D. O’Rear; step daughter, Charlene Moore; three sisters, Dorothy Coppock, Marilyn Shideler and Carolyn Fauvergue; three brothers, John, Leroy and Edwin Willy.

      A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, June 30, 2017 in the Gundrum Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Lendermon officiating. Burial will follow in the Rock Creek Cemetery, Logansport.

      Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Friday, also in the funeral home.

      You may sign Kathleen’s guestbook online at www.gundrumcares.com [1]
    Age 86 years 
    Person ID P1531  Dutton Ancestry
    Last Modified 20 May 2022 

    Family Ancestors O'REAR, Richard Edward
              b. 21 Feb 1929, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 16 May 1993, Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)  [3
    Marriage 1973 
    Age at Marriage She : ~ 41 years and 11 months - He : ~ 43 years and 10 months. 
    Family ID F5246  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 May 2022 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1 Jan 1931 - Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Jun 2017 - Rock Creek Cemetery, Deer Creek, Carroll County, Indiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 26 Jun 2017 - Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Farm Town Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S50] Findagrave.com.

    2. [S50] Findagrave.com.
      Created by: Lyon-Collins
      Added: 1 Aug 2017
      Find a Grave Memorial# 181958743

    3. [S437] Death Certificate.
      See Richard's death certificate



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