WILSON, Kathryn Harper Wendall
Source: The obituary is from a collection of newspaper (paper names not recorded) obituaries saved, by Fauniel Hershberger, during the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. She was a life long resident of Fountain County Indiana. The collection is now housed at Crawfordsville District Public Library.
Hand dated 6-12-68
HILLSBORO — Mrs. Kathryn Wilson, Hillsboro businesswoman, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis. Mrs. Wilson, 55, was admitted to the hospital four weeks ago. The deceased was co-owner with her husband of Wilson's Steak House in Hillsboro. She was a lifelong resident of Fountain County, and held membership in the Wallace Christian Church. Born in Wallace on April 23, 1913, she was the daughter of Daley and Belva Bowman Harper. Her parents, who survive, reside in Hillsboro. She was first married to Jack Wendall, and subsequently to Charles R. "Bob" Wilson. Her marriage to Mr. Wilson took place in Hammond, Ind. Surviving besides her husband parents, are five sons, Richard D. Wilson who lives at home, Ronald Wendall, now serving with the Army in Vietnam, Dale and Robert L. Wendall of Crawfordsville and William Wendall of Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. Winnie M. Starnes of Hillsboro; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Smith of Hebron, Ind., and Mrs. Dorene Holland of Veedersburg, and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Crumley-Williams Funeral Home in Hillsboro with Rev. Herbert H. Hugo of Chicago officiating. Burial will be in the Wallace Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm. Friday. --typed by Walt W
Source: "Obituaries - Year - 1960 Volume B" from the Covington Public Library. Year 1968
IJILLSBORO — Mrs. Kathryn Wilson, age 55, of Hillsboro, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday. June 12, at Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis,, She had been seriously ill for four weeks.
Mrs. Wilson was born April 23, 1913, the daughter of Daley and Belva Bowman Harper. she was married to Charles R.
(Bob) Wilson, who survive& She was a life resident of Wallace and Hillsboro. She was co-owner with her husband of the Wilson Steak House in Hillsboro. She also was a member of the Wallace Christian Churh.
Surviving, in addition to the husband are — five sons, Richard B. at home, Ronald Wendall, who is serving with the US. Army in Vietnam, Dale and Robert L. Wendall of Crawfordsville and William Wendall of Shelbyville; one daughter, Mrs. Winnie M. Starnes of Hillsboro; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Smith of Hebron and Mrs. Borene Holland of Veedersburg; 13 grandchildren and her parents. She was preceded in death by a daughter.
Funeral services were held at 2 p,m. Saturday at the Crumley-Williams Funeral Home here. The Rev, Hubert H. Hugo of Chicago officiated and burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery at Wallace.