Mary Kathryn "Mary K" Schlotterback, 104, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Chandler Place in Kendallville.
She was born May 7, 1917, in Noble County, Indiana, to Henry and Ruth (Rowe) Peterson.
She was a 1935 graduate of Ligonier High School.
On May 14, 1939, she married Arthur Stockton. He preceded her in death on November 14, 1952. Then, on September 30, 1962, she married Franklin D. Schlotterback. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2007.
Mrs. Schlotterback retired after 41 years from Flint & Walling in Kendalville where she was secretary to the plant manager and engineers.
Mary K. lived all her life in Noble County, except after retirement when she spent winters in Largo, Florida. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion where she taught Sunday school for many years. Even though the last several years she couldn't go to church her faith remained strong. She continued to worship through devotions, music, and prayer. She enjoyed reading and traveling.
Surviving are two nieces, Karen Hull of Syracuse and Barbara (Bob) Hinkle of Rome City; two nephews, Gary Peterson of Ligonier and Billy Peterson of Texas; and several great-nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Ream; two brothers, Ellsworth Peterson and Ernest Ray Peterson; and two nieces, Linda DeBolt and Ruth Ann Richards.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 4, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Rev. Bret Frymier of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.
Burial will follow at Christian Chapel Cemetery in Merriam.
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