Mrs. Kathryn E. Hooten, 90, of Mill Creek, IN, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Golden Living Center Fountainview in LaPorte.
She was born March 6, 1923, in North Liberty, IN, to John and Verde (Miller) Worthington.
Kathryn was a cook for 10 years at Fountainview Nursing Home. She was a 1942 graduate of Mill Creek High School. Kathryn enjoyed reading and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
On Feb. 18, 1943, in Brownsville, TX, she married Ernest W. Hooten, who preceded her in death March 15, 1968.
Kathryn was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Dianne S. Wolff; son-in-law, Walker Wolff; granddaughter, Tina E. (Ward) Rapp; five sisters, and seven brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary L. (Wesley) Ward of Mill Creek; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte. A life celebration will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Moxey officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Mill Creek.
Memorial contributions may be made to Asera Care Hospice, 332 W. U.S. 30, Suite E, Valparaiso, IN 46385.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.