Katherine (Katie) M. O’Connor, 91, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital. The daughter of Herman and Katherina (Droege) Bultemeier, she was born in Hoagland on November 30, 1923. Mrs. O’Connor was an avid reader and proud graduate of South Side High School, Class of 1942. She was an executive secretary for numerous years with Central Soya, retiring in 1985. She is survived by her daughters; Colleen O’Connor-Shupe (Roger Shupe, husband) of Fort Wayne and Rosemary O’Connor (Mick Harshbarger, husband) of Harlan. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1984, sisters Verena Morgan, Margaret Roemer and Ruth Sonner, and her parents. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 A.M. April 17, 2015, with calling one hour prior, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Wayne St. Chapel. Friends may also call Thursday 4 P.M. – 8 P.M.
