Kathryn "Kay" Baer's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana

Kathryn "Kay" Baer

November 24, 1936 - June 12, 2025 (88 years old)

South Bend, Indiana

Kathryn "Kay" Baer's obituary , Passed away on June 12, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana

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Palmer Funeral Homes

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Kathryn "Kay" Baer

November 24, 1936 - June 12, 2025 (88 years old)

South Bend, Indiana

Kathryn Baer Obituary

The world bids farewell to Kathryn Baer (South Bend, Indiana), departing on June 12, 2025 at the age of 88. Kathryn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathryn Baer to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester W Freese and Diana Freese (Horvath); her siblings, Richard'Dick'Freese, Donna Hinkle and Marlene Faltynski; and her grandson Brian Baer.

She is survived by: her sister Linda Gregory; her children, Ricky Baer (Peggy), Ray Baer (Penny), Kathryn Howland (Phil), Scott Baer and Diana Baer; her grandchildren, Larry Baer (Melissa), Rebecca Baer-Machado (Ed), Kimberly Davis (Eric Butler), Stacey Baer, Justin Davis (Amy), Jason Davis, Rachel Shannahan (David), Stephen Howland and Katrina Passarell (Alex); her great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Boggs (David), Jacen Heilman (Hayley Willison), Jalen Heilman, Mila Davis, Ava Davis, Stella Davis, Kayley Jones-Skembo (Callie), Kobe Jones, Lindsey Baer (Austin Laughman), Larry Baer Jr., Brittany Almaguer (Joe), Alexis Baer (Lucus Cobern), Austin Fox, Taleah Fox, Evan Fox, Vicki Larsen (Lane), Brendan Passarell (Kassidy), Brianna Passarell, Aysen Soriano, Randy Soriano and Nevin O'Donnell; and her great great grandchildren, Kiley Boggs, Kelsey Boggs, Luna Laughman, Crew Laughman, Blake Coburn, Clara Larsen, Adeline Henry, Nealan O'Donnell and KJ O'Donnell.

Please consider making a donation to raise much needed funds to cover the funeral expenses. No donation is too small and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Palmer Funeral Homes



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June 16

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Palmer Funeral Home - River Park
2528 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615

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June 16

Memorial service

Palmer Funeral Home – River Park
2528 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615

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June 16

Burial

Southlawn Cemetery
61430 US-31, South Bend, IN 46614

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