MILDRED L. McCATHREN

Mildred L. McCathren, age 85, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City, IN. Born on February 10, 1923 in Berrien Center, MI, she was the daughter of Leo Stewart and Walberga Frances (Zeilbeck) Bishop.She attended school in Niles, MI. On August 15, 1955, she married Hugh "Mac" W. McCathren at Grenada County, MS. She was employed 21 years in the Purchasing Department at Notre Dame University, retiring on December 14, 1973. She and her husband came to Columbia City in October 1988 from Niles, MI. She was formerly a member of the Eagles Lodge #1906 Auxilary, Columbia City, IN.Survivors include her 1 son, Reid B. Zachary of Everett, WA; 1 daughter, Rita C. (Albert) Silk of Columbia City, IN; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Hugh "Mac" W. McCathren who died April 18, 1994 and brother, Russell Bishop.At the request of Mrs. McCathren, there will be visitation or funeral service. Arrangements were entrusted by DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City IN. To send family condolences or sign the guest register book, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com