CATHERINE GATCHELL

Catherine Gatchell, age 83, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at her residence. Born on May 11, 1925 in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of Stanley and Agnus L. (Middleton) Ryan.For 19 years, she was employed by Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN as a dietary cook retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Catholic faith.Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Jon) Parker of Columbia City; sons, William C. (Angela) Gatchell of Fort Wayne, IN and Michael J. Gatchell of Ossian, IN; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.Visitation with the family is 2 to 4 p.m. with a memorial service following at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN with Father Larry Kramer of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church officiating. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be given in memory of Mrs. Gatchell to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.