E. Catherine Whetstone

E. Catherine “Katie” Whetstone, 97, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and formerly of Mentone went home to be with the Lord at 6:57 am, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at The Village at Anthony Boulevard of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Katie was born on Oct. 9, 1925 in Atwood, Indiana to the late Glen and Ethel (Easterday) Snider. She was the second youngest of 6 siblings. A resident of Mentone for most of her life, she graduated from Mentone High School in 1943. She was married on Jan. 18, 1945 at Homestead Air Base Chapel in Homestead, Florida to Robert J. Whetstone, who preceded on Feb. 8, 1997. She was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church where she was active for many years in the church choir, United Methodist Women, and Emmaus Walk ministry. She also served her local community well as a Cub Scouts leader, delivery driver for Meals on Wheels, Clerk Treasurer for the town of Mentone, and working for many years at Boggs & Nelson Insurance Agency. She was a loyal Cubs and I.U. basketball fan who enjoyed taking trips, and playing cards, board games, and bingo. Most of all, she loved and served her family. After Bob’s passing she moved to Ft. Wayne to be closer to her children and grandchildren there and in the South Bend area. She cheered them on at countless sporting and music events, encouraged them every time she interacted with them, and faithfully prayed for each of them daily. She was a wonderful and godly woman who influenced many with her love and kindness. She is survived by sons Mike (Susan) of Ft. Wayne, Tom (Debbie) of Nappanee, and Chris (Chelle) of Crown Point, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Katie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob; son Jim Whetstone; sisters Mary Thomas, Wylan Bowers, Doris Cooper; and brothers Harold Snider and Hollis Snider. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana. The interment will take place next to her husband in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana. Visitation hours will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana. Memorials can be made in her memory to the Mentone United Methodist Church.

E. Catherine Whetstone

October 9, 1925 - September 20, 2023