Katherine "Eileen" Thompson
April 18, 1926 - March 10, 2020
Katherine “Eileen” (Ellis) Thompson, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Decatur, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Celeste (Omlor) Steigmeyer. She was a past member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She retired in 1990 from Lake End Sales after 22 years. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn (John Marsh) Oberley of Fort Wayne and Karen (Bob) Schumm of Edgerton; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Herman in 2012; first husband, Bud Ellis; son, Stephen Ellis in 2012; grandson, Rodney Oberley; one great great granddaughter; two brothers; and two sisters. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Friday at Harper Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E, New Haven with visitation two hours prior. His nephew Dick Schultz officiating. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials are to Dementia Society of America. For online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com.
Katherine “Eileen” (Ellis) Thompson, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Decatur, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Celeste (Omlor) Steigmeyer. She was a past member of St. John... View Obituary & Service Information