Katherine E. Oldham
Katherine E. Oldham 92 of Meeker, died Friday morning January 9, 2015 at the Sterling House in Marion.
She was born November 20, 1922 in Marion County to the late Clay and Florence (Tong) Schotte
Katherine was a true homemaker in every sense of the word, she loved taking care of her home, decorating it and making it inviting for family and friends. She also loved the outdoors, as she spent many hours tending to her flower beds and watching and nurturing the birds. An avid reader she was also a member of a book club.
Katherine was a longtime member of the Meeker United Methodist Church. She had also worked at the former Lerner and Grant’s Dept. Stores in Marion.
On March 22, 1939 she married Arthur E. Oldham and he died July 24, 1982, she was also predeceased by one sister: Maxine Staiger, two brothers: Lloyd and Glenn Schotte and one great granddaughter.
Surviving are her children: Margaret (Robert) Nininger of LaRue, Theodore (Barbara) Oldham of Chatsworth, Ga., Jack (Cathy) Oldham of Pickerington and Jerry (Sally) Oldham of Thornville
13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren
Nieces and nephews
Brother in law: George Staiger of Columbus
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday January 14, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, Pastor Jim Stauffer will officiate, burial will follow in the LaRue Cemetery, friends may call Tuesday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in LaRue.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Meeker United Methodist Church at 6400 Harding Highway West Marion, OH 43302 and the Kindred at Home Hospice of Marion at 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr. #140Columbus, Ohio 43231
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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