Joshua KATI

27 FEB 1981 - 14 JUN 2020

• BIRTH: 27 FEB 1981, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 14 JUN 2020, South Bend, St Joseph, IN

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[N24672] Joshua M. Kati
February 27, 1981 ~ June 14, 2020 (age 39)
Joshua M. Kati, 39, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away at 11:45pm on Sunday, June 14, 2020 as a result of an auto accident. Josh was born on February 27, 1981 to John and Jean (Huffman) Kati in South Bend, Indiana and remained a lifelong resident. Josh loved his family, friends and was an avid sports fan. He loved God and country. Notre Dame, The Bears and Cubs were his favorite teams. Josh worked for the City of South Bend for a short time and was currently employed at Star Crane & Hoist. Josh is survived by his children Zachary Kati, Keagan Kati and Nicholas Kati, all of South Bend. He is also survived by his sister, Jennifer Idirss (Kevin) and his nephew Adam; and nephew, Adam. He had a special bond with Alexis Kline who was a big part of his life. She has a son, Brodie who he loved as well. Joshua was loved by his Aunt, Lois Turner; Uncles Michael Barrett and Russell Johnson along with nieces, nephews and cousins. Josh had a special relationship with Keagan and Nicholas’ mother, Krystal Alwine who was killed in the same auto accident. Both will be missed. May God rest their souls. Memorial services will be held at 12:00Noon on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend. Pastor Bob Vale will officiate. Friends may visit from 10:00am Saturday until time of services at the funeral home. Charitable donations in memory of Josh may be made to John and Jean Kati for his children. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

ALSO DIED IN SAME ACCIDENT

Krystal L. Alwine
Jan. 18, 1981 - June 15, 2020

SOUTH BEND, IN - Krystal L. Alwine, 39, of South Bend, died Monday, June 15, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Krystal was born in South Bend on January 18, 1981, the daughter of Harold Alwine and Dollie (Matheney) Alwine. She graduated from Washington High School with the Class of ‘98 and was employed at the Fire Rock Cafe in South Bend. Family was most important to Krystal; she liked to cook and especially enjoyed bonfire parties surrounded by her family & friends. She was very outgoing and free-spirited, known affectionately by family & friends as “Krystal the Pistol”, and all agree that she lived life to the fullest. Tragically, her companion and partner, Josh Kati, died with Krystal in the same accident. Krystal is survived by her daughter, Alexis Kline; sons, Keagan Kati, Nicholas Kati, and Isaiah Ritter; and grandson, Brodie Kline, all of South Bend; her parents, Dollie Matheney of South Bend and Harold (Tracie) Alwine of South Bend; her grandmother, Patricia Colley of South Bend; her siblings, Harold, Joshua, Dustin, Kellie, Erica, and Molly; stepbrother, Ricky Voss and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends. A Memorial Service & Celebration of Krystal's life is 7:00pm Monday, June 22, 2020 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy. Visitation Monday from 4-7pm in the funeral home. The family has asked that everyone wear their mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Private burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. To share a remembrance of Krystal or to offer condolences to her family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com. Published in South Bend Tribune on Jun. 20, 2020.