Katherine E. Macfarline, 94, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 4:35 a.m., Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born October 13, 1922 in Topeka, Kansas to J.G. and Winifred (Moody) Huggins.
Katherine was married to Frederick William Macfarline, Jr.; he died April 6, 1980. She lived a full and incredible life that centered around God and her family. She enjoyed gardening, was an avid bridge player, and loved creating a beautiful home to share with family and friends. Katherine attended First Brethren Church in North Manchester.
She is survived by three children, Douglas (Debbie) Macfarline of Fort Worth, Texas, Anne (Joe) Frantz of North Manchester, and Kim (Terry) Hawkins of Platte City, Missouri, seven grandchildren, Hope (Doug) Fulwood of Texas, William “Will” Macfarline and Daniel Macfarline both of Fort Worth, Katherine “Kate” (Marcello) Palazzi of Naples, Florida, Christopher “Chris” (Wendy) Frantz of North Manchester, Bret (Emily) Wiley and Braden Wiley, both of Kansas City, Missouri, four great-grandchildren, and her sister, Barbara Larsen of California.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017 at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester, Indiana, with Rev. Kurt Stout officiating. Friends may call 3-7 p.m., Friday, June 9, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, Indiana.
Preferred memorial is First Brethren Church, North Manchester.
The memorial guest book for Katherine may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.