Catherine Arko Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Catherine Arko of Elkhart, Indiana, who passed away on July 17, 2021, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her son Michael A. Arko; and her brothers, Donn Kipka, Van Kipka and William Kipka. She is survived by: her daughters, Barbara Hargrove of Hammond and Karen J. Weldy of Elkhart; her grandchildren, Jay Weldy (Katie) of Columbus and Gretchen Adams (Weldy); and her great grandchildren, Aiden Weldy, Destiny, Nylah, Samara Adams, Emery and Madden Weldy. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kate's memory can be made to: Chicago House, 2229 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60616 or Riley's Children Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509 or a charity of your choice.
