Kathy Jo HALTERMAN

27 JUL 1954 - 10 SEP 2015

• BIRTH: 27 JUL 1954, Mishawaka, Indiana
• DEATH: 10 SEP 2015, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

• MARRIAGE: 27 AUG 1983, St Joseph County, IN

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[N13254] Kathy Jo Drudge
July 27, 1954 - Sept. 10, 2015
MISHAWAKA - Kathy Jo Drudge, age 61, of Mishawaka, died Thursday, September 10, 2015, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. She was born July 27, 1954, in Mishawaka, to Richard and Joan (Wasielewski) Halterman. She married Bruce Drudge August 27, 1983. Kathy was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and Indiana University. Mrs. Drudge had worked at HR Imaging as a photo assistant. She had previously worked in advertising and sales at the South Bend Tribune. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mishawaka. Kathy enjoyed spending time with her children and granddaughter, Rowan. She was a big IU fan and loved animals, especially her dog Barkley. Surviving are her husband, Bruce; children, Natalie (Scott) Stewart, Slidell, LA, Alexander Drudge, Indianapolis, Brandon Drudge, Kansas City, MO, Katelyn Drudge, Bloomington; a granddaughter, Rowan Ayres; parents, Richard & Joan Halterman, South Bend; brother, Gary Halterman, Watertown, WI; mother-in-law, Neva (Stickel) Drudge, Goshen; brother-in-law, Dennis Drudge, Goshen. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Larry Drudge. Family and friends may call from 4-8 Tuesday, Sept. 15th, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, Sept. 16th, at the funeral home. Rev. Rick Taylor will officiate. Burial will be at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Pet Refuge of St. Joseph County.
Published in South Bend Tribune from Sept. 13 to Sept. 14, 2015