KATHY F. THORNTON, 69, of Yoder, passed away, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on August 30, 1951, to the late William Andrew and Lois Gertrude (Clouse) Hutchens. On January 22, 1977, she married Douglas D. Thornton in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Thornton was a Homemaker and greatly loved caring for her family. Kathy enjoyed singing karaoke. She is survived by her husband, Douglas D. Thornton Sr.; daughter, Sheila (Brady) Medina; sons, Douglas D. Thornton Jr. and James (Shirley) Feltis; sister, Janet (Robert) Smith; brothers, William Hutchens Jr. and John Hutchens; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 1PM at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton funeral home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819, with one hour of calling before the service. Visitation will also be from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8PM on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Funeral Home. Share a memory or condolence at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com.