Kathy Marie Gregory: 1965 – 2012
Kathy Marie Gregory, 47, a resident of rural Columbia City and a native of Churubusco, passed away at 8:57 p. m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at her home.
Ms. Gregory was born on June 14, 1965 in Goshen, a daughter of Norman G. and Linda (Alfrey) Gregory, and spent her formative years in Churubusco.
The surviving relatives include her two children Brandon (Stephanie) Craig of Columbia City and Crystina Pickelheimer of North Carolina; her parents Norman and Linda Gregory of Churubusco; a brother Mark (Angie) Gregory of Auburn; two sisters Lisa (Dan) Peters and Mary Gregory, both of Churubusco; and six grandchildren.
Private graveside services will be held at the Eel River Cemetery, south of Churubusco. Interment will follow. At the request of the family, there will be no public calling hours.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco is in charge of the arrangements.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 111 E. Ludwig Rd., #105, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-4240
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June 20th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
To Kathy’s Family ~ Jeanine and I want to express to all of you our sincere sympathy on your tragic loss of Kathy. Please rest in the knowledge that we will be here for you now. . .and in the days ahead.
With every good wish,
Greg & Jeanine Childs and Staff
June 20th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Brandon and Family,
I’m sorry for the loss your are feeling right now with the passing of Kathy. I loved her like a sister and I’m shocked she is gone. Brandon I’m here for you if you need me I love you dearly.
Love Aunt Missy and Uncle Bob
June 20th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
I will always remember Kathy. She was a sister to me for many years. I love you all and I am deeply sorry for your tragic loss.
June 21st, 2012 at 6:56 am
Norm, Linda and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. Your family will be in our prayers. Stay strong for each other.
June 21st, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I would like to extend my condolences to all of Kathy’s family., losing someone is never easy and wish those left behind well.
June 21st, 2012 at 2:05 pm
I was so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. My heart still aches from the news. My prayers are with you all.
June 21st, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Sorry for your loss! Worked with her short while at kilgore awesome woman will be missed
June 21st, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Kathy was a wonderful aunt. Very shocking. I love u brandon an crystina need anything we r here. To kathys family im so sorry words cant express how u feel. Love u anut kathy
June 21st, 2012 at 7:34 pm
I am sorry that this happened to our family…the loss of another loved one. I will remember her laugh and the way she would look at you out of the corner of her eye…rotten. She gave the world 2 beautiful children who have already added their beautiful children life goes onward. Safe journey Kathy.
June 21st, 2012 at 8:28 pm
To all of Kathy’s Family:
I can’t even imagine the pain your going through right now! I’m so sorry to hear about this sad tragic news. I will miss the old Kathy that I used to work with. We used to have so much fun at Crossroads together. I tried to help her after her divorce from Dan, and then she got mad at me over a stupid misunderstanding. She later apologized but just wasn’t the same after that and so sorry for that. I hope she is in a better place than what she was here. I wish it wouldn’t have been like this. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:11 am
Mary and Lisa,
You have my deepest sympathy.I will keep you in my prayers.
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:37 pm
I am really sorry to hear of her passing just saw her 2 weeks ago she looked so good. Missed her when she left the Goodwill in columbia City but we still kept in contact. She will be missed by all who worked with her.
RIP
She now walks with the lord in pain no more
June 22nd, 2012 at 5:11 pm
I’m very sad. She was every thing to me and it will be hard to understand that she is gone and won’t be there for me in the future. I love my Nana now and forever.
June 23rd, 2012 at 5:26 pm
I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and all their support. Our entire family appreciates everything you have said and done for us. We love you all and thank you again.
June 23rd, 2012 at 6:57 pm
I worked with Kathy a short time at Goodwill. She always made us laugh, she was a special woman. I will always remember her.
June 23rd, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Wow, I was shocked. Kathy and I use to hang out in school and she was a crack up. She made me laugh all the time. We would go check the guys out at the Columbia City roller rink. She was the most protective person I know when it came to children, she loved kids and had no problem confronting someone if they didn’t treat children right. I lost contact with her about 2 years ago, I went to goodwill in columbia city to try to find her and they said she didn’t work there ( I didn’t know she took her last name back) I wish I could have had many more laughs with her. you always felt comfortable around her. “come in sit down do you want something to drink.” I loved her to pieces. It is a shame once we were out of school we didn’t hardly ever see each other. She was a special woman and I know she loved her kids and family very much. She spoke of Rachel all the time she was a tiny tart then.. I just wanted you to know she was loved even long ago. I pray that God wraps His arms around the family and helps them through this terrible time. God Bless you all and be sure to lean on God to help you through this.
June 25th, 2012 at 8:46 am
I am so very sorry for your loss. I first met Kathy when she was working at Goodwill. She was always so nice to me when I went in. I guess we just had a little connection since our last names were the same. I am sure she will be greatly missed. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
June 25th, 2012 at 8:50 am
So sorry to hear of your terrible loss, our thought and prayers are with you all. Friends of Lisa and Dan Peters.
June 25th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
I was so shocked by the death of Kathy, I worked with her at Goodwill we became very close friends and stayed that way after she left there. She was a dear friend i will miss her deeply. We spoke of so much i know everything there was to know of her and i loved her deeply
June 28th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 18th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
I haven’t seen Kathy in 4 years, I miss her alot now. The first time in 4 yrs that I saw her was at the funeral… I miss and love my Aunt so much! Im so sorry Kathy, I really wish I could have done something to stop this. I wish I could have went back in time to fix this, but I can’t! But I know that shes safe in Heaven with my sister (Audie),Trevor,John,and Alex. But of course God, please hold her in your arms and know that we all miss her soo very much!! I love you Kathy! I will never forget you or the fun times we had..
I wrote this the time my sissy did in 2008, to help me cope, and now I use it again for you…
” Together forever never at heart may be in distance but never at heart.”
January 10th, 2013 at 9:37 am
Kathy and family,
I’m sorry I know what your going through, even if I didn’t see Kathy much when I was a child I still love her she’s my aunt. I wish things didn’t have to be this way and that she was still here, but I believe if she wasn’t happy down here and had alot of pain just maybe all her pain is gone now and she’s happy in Heaven. I think about her everyday and what the people may have thought when they saw her and I’m sorry for that. I love you Kathy and I hope I get to see you soon, we could talk and talk even more since I missed out when I was little…
I love you Kathy, and i love every bit of my family too. Things will be okay just be strong or my saying is “Hold on and be stong.”
Love,
Bethaney Gregory