Katherine M. Allison
Katherine M. Allison, 85, formerly of Sutter Creek, Calif., residing in South Bend, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, at Fountainview Place, Mishawaka. She was born on June 11, 1930, in South Bend, to the late Louis and Catherine Kosgrove Howard. Katherine’s husband: Leon Allison preceded her in death.
Katherine is survived by her daughters: Linda Ward, Bourbon; and Victoria Ehinger, Citrus Heights, Calif.; her son: Michael (Carol) Woofter, Bradenton, Fla.; five grandchildren: Adam (Lindsay) Hanger, Citrus Heights, Calif.; Justin Ehinger, Orangeville, Calif.; Kyle Woofter, Roseville, Calif.; and Robert Ward; and Michelle (C.J.) Ogle, both of Bourbon; nine great-grandchildren; a sister: Marge O’Neil, South Bend; her brother: Thomas Howard, St. Charles, Mo.; and a dear friend: Linda Ayala, Roseville, Calif. A sister: Mary Bays; and three brothers: Hank Howard; Henry Howard; and Louis Howard, Jr. all preceded Katherine in death.
Palmer Funeral Home-River Park and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements. Burial will take place at Sunset View Cemetery, Jackson, Calif.
Contributions in memory of Katherine may be made to Pet Refuge, South Bend, or to Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend.