Catherine Kidwell


Catherine Kidwell, 83 of Marion, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 20, 2021 at Heartland of Marion.

She was born January 27, 1938 in West Mansfield to the late Squire and Hazel (Salyers) Hall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kidwell, whom she married June 18, 1957 in Radnor, and he died December 15, 2018, and a sister, Marguret Hall Askins.

A 1956 graduate of Olentangy High School, she worked at Albers for 18 years until they closed. After that she worked for Kroger for the next 25 years until her retirement.

Catherine enjoyed watching the Buckeyes and watching golf, especially Tiger Woods. She loved traveling with her husband to places like Myrtle Beach and Las Vegas. She always looked forward to spending Sundays with her family and having dinner.

She is survived by three sons, Robert E. (Patricia) Kidwell, Cincinnati; Steven L. (Gail) Kidwell, Prospect; Scott A. (Cheryl) Kidwell, Delaware; a grandson, Cody Kidwell; step-grandchildren, Kristine Rovtar, Cara (Dana) Gamble, Cullen (Mary) Rea and Drew (Vanessa) Rea; several step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barb (Rich) Beck, Marengo; Linda (Garth) Aldrich, Delaware; and several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Joseph Rhea officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Grand Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be given to Ohio Health Hospice, 278 Barks Rd W, Marion, OH 43302.

The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood is assisting the family

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com


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