Mary Katherine “Kathy” Kollman, 81, of Willard, Ohio passed away on February 3, 2022 at 8:20 p.m. at Mercy Hospital of Willard. She was born on December 30, 1940 in Calico Rock, Arkansas.
In October 2020, she was diagnosed with ALS.
In 1944, the family moved to Crawfordsville, Indiana. She met Andrew Kollman her senior year of high school in Crawfordsville.
Andy worked for RR Donnelley. He was offered an apprenticeship in Willard, Ohio. On August 8, 1958 they were married and moved to Willard.
Surviving are her husband, Andrew Kollman; two sons, Mark (Susan) Kollman of Huntsville, Alabama and Matthew (Pamela) Kollman of Orient, Ohio; four grandchildren, Mollie (Tim) Newsome, Amanda Kollman, Luke Kollman and Morgan Kollman; two great grandchildren, TJ and Aubrey Newsome; and one sister, Judy (Steve) McCay of Canton, Georgia.
Family and friends may visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Kathy’s funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date at Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Arkansas next to her parents, Floyd and Flora Hicks. Memorial contributions can be made to Christian Alliance Church in Willard. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
William McDaniel - Feb 16, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Kollman Family. Especially Andy . Such a good person. Love, Bill
Marlis (Baker) Spear - Feb 9, 2022
Kathy & I were high school classmates. I am so sorry to learn of her passing. Praying for all of you and trusting God to grant you strength, comfort, and peace.
Larry and Fran Smith - Feb 8, 2022
Andy and family we are sending our condolences to your family and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We both worked with Andy and got to know Kathy and always looked forward to seeing them. Kathy would always ask about our family and even though we haven’t seen them for awhile we looked forward to running into them anywhere. May you hold Kathy’s memories close. God bless.
- Feb 8, 2022
Andy and family So sorryfor your loss. Orayers for your family. Lenny and Mary branham
Lenny and Mary Branham - Feb 8, 2022
Ed and family. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Lenny and Mary Branham
Tj - Feb 8, 2022
I really am going to miss you grandma you were one of the nicest women I’ve ever known who always put family first you will always hold a special place in my heart and I will always miss you.
Pam Lucas Dwight - Feb 8, 2022
I'm very sorry to hear this. Many prayers for peace and comfort to you and your family.
Lane Family - Feb 7, 2022
We are so sorry to here of Kathy’s passing. We couldn’t have asked for better neighbors than Andy & Kathy. Praying for peace & comfort during this difficult time. -The Lane Family
Mick, Sandi and Michaella OBrien - Feb 7, 2022
Andy and Family We are sorry to hear about Kathy. I miss her walking by our house and speaking. Such a sweet lady. God Bkess
Robert, Bettie, Emma & Ellie Whitright - Feb 7, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. We will miss seeing her and Andy on their daily walks, her home grown tomatoes and our girls will miss her garage sale treasures. We pray for Andy & his family that they find peace & comfort during this difficult time.
Melissa Gannon - Feb 7, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God has another Angel to look down upon you.
Sharon (Abston) Wingert - Feb 7, 2022
I can never think of Kathy without thinking of my mom. They were such good friends. I am so sorry, Andy, Mark, and Matt and families. Treasure your memories. We all miss Kathy right along with you. God bless and keep you all.
Curtis and Jenny Barnett - Feb 7, 2022
So sorry to hear of Kathy's passing! Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time 🙏❤ She will be missed by many!❤
Pam - Feb 7, 2022
I am going to miss you so much. I am the luckiest daughter in law to have had you in my life and to be married to a man you raised. I love you as though you are my own mother. Rest In Peace my dear sweet (Mother) in law.
Jack and Pam Milligan - Feb 7, 2022
Andy we are so sorry! We loved Kathy so much. May you and your family feel God’s comfort and peace.
Mollie - Feb 7, 2022
Love you Grandma always and forever XOXO
Ned and Cheri Peddicord - Feb 7, 2022
To Andrew, Mark and Matt, We want to express our deepest sympathy to your family on the passing of your loved one. May your wonderful memories comfort you during this sad time and knowing your wife and mom is rid of this terrible disease in heaven.
