Catherine L. Kelm, 76, Lithonia Lighting Employee for 20 Years
Catherine L. Kelm (nee Redinger), 76, of Vermilion died Friday, December 5, 2003 at Community Health Partners, Lorain after a 2-year illness.
Born July 3, 1927 in Lorain, she was a life long Vermilion resident.
She worked at Lithonia Lighting in Vermilion for 20 years.
She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Catholic Ladies of Columbia, and the Electrical Workers Union. She enjoyed flowers, sewing, crafts and travel and had a booth at Jamie's Flea Market.
She is survived by a daughter, Lauren Ramiser of Amherst, a son, Larry Kelm, Vermilion, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Patsy Troxell of Marblehead and a brother, Gene Redinger, Vermilion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Kelm in 1985, a daughter Lynn Sigler, a sister Betty Jeavons and a brother, John Redinger.
Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. A Christian Wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m.
Prayers will be said at the funeral home at 12 noon Tuesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. Father Jim Holmer, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion.