Katrina Evelyn (Gaddis) Mikel Obituary (1936 - 2011)

Katrina Evelyn (Gaddis) Mikel, 74, of Farmland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 23, 2011, at her daughter's home in Walkerton, IN. She was born in Winchester, IN on May 28, 1936, to the late Clessie and Mary (Clouser) Gaddis. She was the Salutatorian of her graduating class of 1954 from Green High School. Katrina married Raymond A Mikel, Jr. on October 30, 1954. They were married for 40 years when he passed away on December 26, 1994. She had been employed by Quality Tool & Die of LaPorte, IN. Katrina leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Belinda Mikel and Bertina (Mikel) Sleppy (husband, Joe); three sons, Rocky, Randy (wife, Patty) and Robert Mikel; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Katrina's life will be 1:00 pm Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery of Maxville, IN. There will be no visitation hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.