Cathaleen "Cathy" Keifer
May 5, 1941 - August 7, 2021
Cathaleen “Cathy” Ann Keifer, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late John and Blanche (Wigent) Bockelman. She was a longtime and active member of Zion Lutheran Church, Woodburn. She was very involved with the Red Hat Society, Ladies Aid, 20 + 1 Home Ec.Club, and Euchre Club. Cathy enjoyed her flower gardens at home, the lake, and their place in Florida. She was known to be the “hostess with the mostess,” and loved to entertain her family and friends. She was a proud, stubborn German woman who did things her way until the end. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Homer Keifer; daughters, Renae Keifer of Fort Wayne, and Missy (John) Markey of Harlan; siblings, J. Paul (Darlene) Bockelman of Columbia City, David (Becky) Bockelman of Churubusco, and Virginia Faulkner of Columbia City; grandchildren, Mitch Markey and Kate Markey; great granddaughter, Evelynn Markey. She was also preceded in death by her sister Ann Juillerat. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, at Zion Lutheran Church, 7616 Bull Rapids Rd., Woodburn with visitation one hour prior. Visitation is also 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial at the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Cancer Services of NE Indiana. To share online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com,
Cathaleen “Cathy” Ann Keifer, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late John and Blanche (Wigent) Bockelman. She was a longtime and active member of Zion Lutheran Church,... View Obituary & Service Information