Submitted by: John C. Monk

Catherine B. Basham

Jan. 16, 1923 - July 20, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Catherine Boehnlein Basham, 87, of Warner Robbins, GA, formerly of Mishawaka, has gone to heaven to meet her Lord and reunite with her husband. Catherine was one of 16 children born to Margaret and Martin Boehnlein. As a young woman she married Russell Basham, who preceded her in death, serving as a soldier in World War II. Together they had one son, Russ, who lives in Georgia and his wife, Jane. Kate has three grandchildren, Rusty, Katie and Todd. Kate spent many years working for Dodge, raising her son, and enjoying her time with her siblings and friends. Kate is survived by two sisters, Irene (Donald) McGann and Rosemary Boehnlein; by two brothers, James Boehnlein and Martin Boehnlein; and by a sister-in-law, Marge Boehnlein. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Wilhelm, Bernard (Margaret), Lawrence (Ruth), Joseph (Alice) Aloysius and Carl Boehnlein; her sisters, Marie Boehnlein, Margaret (Matt Pryblo), Helen-Rita (Jack Pfaller), Loretta (Jerry Sipe) and Elizabeth Boehnlein; and sisters-in-law, Irene and Mary Boehnlein. Her body has been cremated. Family and friends may gather for a Rosary in Kate's memory on Saturday, July 31st, at 11:00 a.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.