Katherine Jo Wilson was a 1972 Cory-Rawson High School graduate
Katherine Jo Wilson, 58, of Findlay died at 10:10 a.m. Aug. 27, 2012, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born March 18, 1954, in Lima to Robert F. and Betty Davenport Walters. Her mother survives in Bluffton. On Sept. 23, 1995 she married John D. Wilson and he survives.
She worked with her husband at Customer Service Transport, Findlay. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and decorating. She was a 1972 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School.
Survivors also include a daughter, Penny (Jeff) Steegman of Bluffton, a son, Ryan (Crystal) Blackburn of Bluffton, five grandchildren, Kurtis, Abby, Emily, Kayla, and Ella, a great grandson, Aiden, and four sisters, Sue (Leo) Oliver of Findlay, Deborah (Wayne) Welch of Mt. Cory, her twin sister, Kathy (John) Nussbaum of Tucson, Ariz., and Robin (R.J. Cowdery) Walters of Columbus.
A funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton. Rev. David Lanquist will officiate. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery, Mt. Cory.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, July 3, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 3
- OPEN POLL What's your top traffic safety priority in Bluffton?
- Bluffton University Board of Trustees approves faculty promotion, reviews institutional progress
- Summer Crisis program begins July 1
- Quarry Farm Nature Preserve news for Summer 2026
- Bluffton roundabout opens, Pocono closes at SR 103
- Musical duo learns, performs 50 songs for America 250
- Why Icon Facebook comments are moderated
- June 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton School District
- July 2026 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 2
- Obituary for Lois C. Fischer
- 4th of July events celebrating American 250 in Bluffton
- Watercolor Workshop scheduled at Bluffton Public Library
- Mobile Health Clinic coming on July 9
- T-Rex Tea Party at the Bluffton Public Library
- Critters, Flitters, and Gallinippers: SCHS 2nd Saturday, July 11
- Surveyor James Riley will time travel on July 4
- The Air That I Breathe: Air Pollution and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 1
- June School Board: Bernal resigns as elementary principal, lunch prices increase
- WOAL League Champs in Kenton July 10 and 11
- 2026 Swiss Day celebration focuses on past and future
- Senior Center offers Bus Trips with Debbie
- Senior Center's July Dinner meeting topic: The history of Dixie Highway
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, Jun 29
- Lima Meijer closed on June 29 following shots fired
- Ohio EMA tips for extreme heat conditions this week
- Scavenger hunt at Senior Center
- Bluffton University streamlines MBA program for working professionals
- July 2026: What brings you to Bluffton?
- America 250 Quilt Raffle is underway
- More than a car show: 58th annual Festival of Wheels
- Allen County residents invited to provide feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan