Cathryn Kelley Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Cathryn Kelley of South Bend, Indiana, whose life came to an end on December 12, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Cathryn Kelley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard F. Smith and Dorothy L. Smith (Austin); and her husband Richard R. Kelley. She is survived by: her children, Richard Kelley Jr. (Kerry) of Medina, Susan Kelley of Mishawaka, Melinda Sechrist (Kirt) of Lee and Christine Whiteman (John) of Osceola; her grandchildren, Brittany Stubbs (Jeremy), Erik Kelley, Brandy Herriman (Joshua), Jonna Becraft (Jeremy), Anthony Whiteman, Brianna Bjorke (Chad), Kirt Sechrist (Andrina) and Cody Sechrist; and her great grandchildren, Colin Stubbs, Laney, Everett, Madelyn and Kathryn Becraft.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Palmer Funeral Home - Bubb Chapel (3910 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 at the Fairview Cemetery (1415 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545).
