Katherine A. “Kathy” Brosmer Coyer, 46, residing at 10533 Olive Trail, Plymouth, fought a 15 year cancer related illness that resulted from ulcerated colitis and passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 in the attentive and loving care of the Elkhart Hospice House. Kathy faced life’s adversities with an energetic spirit.
She was born the daughter of JoAnn (Bailey) and Robert D. Brosmer in South Bend, Indiana on May 15, 1966. There she attended John Adams High School and then moving to Plymouth in 1981, she graduated from PHS with the Class of 1984. Kathy was always active; in school she was involved in Choir, the Crimson Connection, Drama performances, cross country and track and field events. She went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Business from Ivy Tech in 1986. Kathy then took a position with Sprint Telecommunications and served as a crew supervisor before ending her 20 years of service.
Kathy was a longtime active member of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church. As a teen, she showcased her vocal talents in the Marshall County Junior Miss Pageant. Kathy was accomplished in making jewelry, enjoyed travel, especially cruises often in the Caribbean and time spent with family and friends at her lake property in Port Clinton, Ohio. Above all she loved being a mother to Sarah Eileen Coyer at home and Amanda J. (Josh) Wilson of Nappanee. She will be deeply missed by her parents; JoAnn and Richard L. Smith of Plymouth and Robert D. and Beverly Brosmer of Granger, Indiana. She also leaves cherished memories with five sisters and their families; Tracey L. (Terry) Clark of Fishers, IN, Susan D. Barrier of Mishawaka, Janet K. Guzzo of Mishawaka, Deborah A. Roark of Bremen, and Lynette S. Smith of Indianapolis. A step brother; Mike and Emily VanDeVoorde, an aunt; Sandra Gushwa of Mishawaka and cousins Thomas Gushwa, Steve (Beth) Gushwa and Jennifer Gushwa also survive.
Her former spouse; Daniel R. Coyer survives along with in-laws; John and Patti Coyer and sister-in-law; Jennifer (Paul) Connolly all of Plymouth.
Four nephews and eight nieces include: Christopher Schoen and Matthew Schoen of South Bend, George Clark of Fishers, Cameron Connolly of Plymouth, Natalie Clark and Alaina Clark of Fishers, Taylor Guzzo of Mishawaka, Savanna Barrier and Abigail Barrier of Mishawaka, Elizabeth Roark and Samantha Roark of Bremen, and Christyn Connolly of Plymouth.
Those going before her are grandparents Evelyn and Carl Buchmann and Robert and Sophia Brosmer as well as her niece; Paula Faith Guzzo.
Visitation will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26th in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth. Services will immediately follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. John Branch.
Internment at a future date will be in the New Oakhill Columbarium in Plymouth.
Preferred are memorial gifts to the Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563
Mary Wraight says
Dan,
So sorry for your loss. I didn\’t know Kathy, but she would come in to CVS to get her cruise pictures developed and we would spend a few moments talking about the fun you all had on them. Prayers to you and your family.
Mary Wraight
Sterling and Candy Wiener says
Our deepest sympathies on Kathy\’s passing. Knowing her as a child you could tell she was going to grow up into a beautiful woman. To know she is with our God in heaven is the only comfort we can take from this. All our love and prayers to her parents and family. God bless you all.
LindaWakeland says
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you! Love you all!
John & Linda Wakeland
Jacki garrison Larimore says
Dan, Joann, Rick,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you all.
Jacki Garrison Larimore &
Tracy Smith
Jennifer (Olds) Williams says
Prayers being lifted up on behalf of Kathy\’s family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Bryan D. Byers says
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Tammy Bailey says
My heart goes out to all of you and I pray the Lord gives you all strength as you face this difficult loss.
Kathy was truly a very special person to everyone she met. Even though I only met her a couple years ago, we quickly grew close and had conversations nearly every single day. She will and already is missed greatly by many. I prayed so very hard for a different outcome, but we must accept God\’s plan. I know she is now happy and at peace.
I won\’t say goodbye to Kathy, but \”see you later\”, as I know we will meet again in the presence of God.
David F Morgan says
I remember when Kathy first went to work you United Telephone. she worked for me as a Supervisor and was located in Syracuse Indiana at the time. What a wonderful person and she will be missed by many. May she RIP.
Peanut Norum (Wiener) says
Kathy was a wonderful friend and I feel fortunate to have grown-up with her. She was always so positive and had a wonderful spark. She is missed.
Connie Gibbs says
Kathy was such a joy. She made everyone smile because she was the happiest person and had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed our time at Sprint together. She will be greatly missed. God Bless you all.
Tanya pine says
We are all sorry for your families loss. I remember Kathy when I was a little kid and she was always so sweet.
Our prayers are with all of you
Tanya Guzzo-Pine
Carol Studer says
I worked for Kathy for several years in Warsaw. She was a great boss and a great friend. . My heart goes out to her family and especially Sarah. Please know that she was loved by many of us at Sprint and will be greatly missed.
Joan & Rich Seaman says
Dear Kathy Coyer Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. We sure do miss Kathy already. We have always appreciated her sense of humor and kind heart. We will be praying for all of the family in the days ahead. We enjoyed reading Kathy\’s obituary and reflecting on her life and all that she meant to all of us. So sorry that we are unable to be at the service with all of you. But we are going to be thinking of you all and reflecting on Kathy\’s life.
God bless with prayers and love,
The Seaman\’s
Joan and Rich
Joan & Rich Seaman says
Dear Kathy Coyer Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. We sure do miss Kathy already. We have always appreciated her sense of humor and kind heart. We will be praying for all of the family in the days ahead. We enjoyed reading Kathy\’s obituary and reflecting on her life and all that she meant to all of us. So sorry that we are unable to be at the service with all of you. But we are going to be thinking of you all and reflecting on Kathy\’s life.
God bless with prayers and love,
The Seaman\’s
Joan and Rich
Joan & Rich Seaman says
Dear Kathy Coyer Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. We sure do miss Kathy already. We have always appreciated her sense of humor and kind heart. We will be praying for all of the family in the days ahead. We enjoyed reading Kathy\’s obituary and reflecting on her life and all that she meant to all of us. So sorry that we are unable to be at the service with all of you. But we are going to be thinking of you all and reflecting on Kathy\’s life.
God bless with prayers and love,
The Seaman\’s
Joan and Rich
Keith and Michele Mayes says
To all my cousins, the loss of Kathy is as hard as life gets. When I heard the news my heart sank and I still find it hard to believe. I remember Kathy as a wonderful and bright spirit, I only wish I would have taken the time to have gotten to know her as an adult. Life is so short and yet so fragile, but life becomes so involved that we sometimes forget what is important. All I can do now is pray, say a Rosary, and keep her and all of you in my thoughts, in my heart and learn the lesson, that family, friends and our faith in God are the most important parts of life in this time we spend on this earth as mortals. There are very few people who realize what God would make of them if they abandoned themselves into his hands, and let themselves be formed by his grace. I believe Kathy was one of the few. May her soul, and the souls of all our dearly departed Through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.
Your loving cousin,
Keith Mayes
Diane Kuskye says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time. Katherine fought a long battle and now she is among all the angels in heaven looking down on her family and friends.
Pam Thompson says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kathy meant so much to so many. She faced life with humor and a positive attitude and was sweet and always full of fun & mischief. She was the kind of person that if she asked \”how are you?\”….she was truly interested and wanted to know. Everyone acquainted with Kathy felt her positive presence. She was a Bright Light in all of our lives! My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family, who will feel her loss the greatest and so very deeply. God Bless you and give you strength to get through this terrible time. I feel some comfort in knowing that our loss is Heaven\’s gain.
Lorna (Nifong) Shively says
Dan, Sarah, and Family:
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Take peace in knowing Kathy is in a better place. While you will miss her physical presence, I\’m certain you have many happy memories. May these memories bring you comfort and happiness in the days ahead. You\’re in my prayers.
Chuck and Gloria Krieg says
Rich, JoAnn, Sarah and family,
Our sincere condolences to each of you. Kathy was always a beautiful person inside and out.
She brought so many smiles to everyone she meant. and oh, how she loved being a Mom!
Our prayer now is that God give you the strenght to walk each day in His light.
Gloria and Chuck Krieg
Becky Wade says
Dan and family,
Was so sorry to hear that Kathy passed away. What a wonderful young woman and mother. We all have may beautiful memories to cherish which is her gift to us all. May she rest in peace.
We would have come to the funeral home but we have both been sick with colds and didn\’t want to share them.
Love to you all,
Al and Becky Wade
roger eads says
sorry for your loss.
Jeanie Martin says
Susan,
It was so generous of you to let me share in Kathys final days. I loved that kid:-) It is still so hard to believe she has left us. Today was mine to see that she was finally at rest. i could see that Randy took wonderful care of her and that she was pain free and at peace. Thank you God for answered prayers. her pain and her strength took my breath away. I have never felt the strength from anyone the way I felt it from Kathy at the hospital. So determined to be strong and not give up. Her only concern was what would happen to Sarah. Kathy was such a joy and she will always have a very special place in my heart. I remember walking in to the hospital and not knowing what to expect only to have her say \”may i help you\”. I thought oh no she doesn\’t know me. Then she smiled that georgous smile and welcomed me in. My heart started to pound again. My breath came back. We had an awesome conversation. I wanted to hug her so bad as I have so many times but I was afraid I would hurt her. She was so frail.
As I told you, she was rather brittle with youas you left…then looked at me and said\”she loves me\”.:- She knew you loved her so much and she saw,the pain in your face. I cried all the way home. I knew the truth but god it was so hard to face.
She was joy, forgiveness, love, laughter and smart, so very smart. She was humor…which covered the pain and sarcasism that got her through life and the pain of life. Above all she was kindness!
My deepest deepest sympathy to your family as you have lost what God now calls an angel. But he will leave her in your hearts as well as mine.
Much love!
Mary Wraight says
Dan,
So sorry for your loss. I didn\’t know Kathy, but she would come in to CVS to get her cruise pictures developed and we would spend a few moments talking about the fun you all had on them. Prayers to you and your family.
Mary Wraight
Sterling and Candy Wiener says
Our deepest sympathies on Kathy\’s passing. Knowing her as a child you could tell she was going to grow up into a beautiful woman. To know she is with our God in heaven is the only comfort we can take from this. All our love and prayers to her parents and family. God bless you all.
LindaWakeland says
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you! Love you all!
John & Linda Wakeland
Jacki garrison Larimore says
Dan, Joann, Rick,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you all.
Jacki Garrison Larimore &
Tracy Smith
Jennifer (Olds) Williams says
Prayers being lifted up on behalf of Kathy\’s family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Bryan D. Byers says
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Tammy Bailey says
My heart goes out to all of you and I pray the Lord gives you all strength as you face this difficult loss.
Kathy was truly a very special person to everyone she met. Even though I only met her a couple years ago, we quickly grew close and had conversations nearly every single day. She will and already is missed greatly by many. I prayed so very hard for a different outcome, but we must accept God\’s plan. I know she is now happy and at peace.
I won\’t say goodbye to Kathy, but \”see you later\”, as I know we will meet again in the presence of God.
David F Morgan says
I remember when Kathy first went to work you United Telephone. she worked for me as a Supervisor and was located in Syracuse Indiana at the time. What a wonderful person and she will be missed by many. May she RIP.
Peanut Norum (Wiener) says
Kathy was a wonderful friend and I feel fortunate to have grown-up with her. She was always so positive and had a wonderful spark. She is missed.
Connie Gibbs says
Kathy was such a joy. She made everyone smile because she was the happiest person and had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed our time at Sprint together. She will be greatly missed. God Bless you all.
Tanya pine says
We are all sorry for your families loss. I remember Kathy when I was a little kid and she was always so sweet.
Our prayers are with all of you
Tanya Guzzo-Pine
Carol Studer says
I worked for Kathy for several years in Warsaw. She was a great boss and a great friend. . My heart goes out to her family and especially Sarah. Please know that she was loved by many of us at Sprint and will be greatly missed.
Joan & Rich Seaman says
Dear Kathy Coyer Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. We sure do miss Kathy already. We have always appreciated her sense of humor and kind heart. We will be praying for all of the family in the days ahead. We enjoyed reading Kathy\’s obituary and reflecting on her life and all that she meant to all of us. So sorry that we are unable to be at the service with all of you. But we are going to be thinking of you all and reflecting on Kathy\’s life.
God bless with prayers and love,
The Seaman\’s
Joan and Rich
Joan & Rich Seaman says
Dear Kathy Coyer Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. We sure do miss Kathy already. We have always appreciated her sense of humor and kind heart. We will be praying for all of the family in the days ahead. We enjoyed reading Kathy\’s obituary and reflecting on her life and all that she meant to all of us. So sorry that we are unable to be at the service with all of you. But we are going to be thinking of you all and reflecting on Kathy\’s life.
God bless with prayers and love,
The Seaman\’s
Joan and Rich
Joan & Rich Seaman says
Dear Kathy Coyer Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. We sure do miss Kathy already. We have always appreciated her sense of humor and kind heart. We will be praying for all of the family in the days ahead. We enjoyed reading Kathy\’s obituary and reflecting on her life and all that she meant to all of us. So sorry that we are unable to be at the service with all of you. But we are going to be thinking of you all and reflecting on Kathy\’s life.
God bless with prayers and love,
The Seaman\’s
Joan and Rich
Keith and Michele Mayes says
To all my cousins, the loss of Kathy is as hard as life gets. When I heard the news my heart sank and I still find it hard to believe. I remember Kathy as a wonderful and bright spirit, I only wish I would have taken the time to have gotten to know her as an adult. Life is so short and yet so fragile, but life becomes so involved that we sometimes forget what is important. All I can do now is pray, say a Rosary, and keep her and all of you in my thoughts, in my heart and learn the lesson, that family, friends and our faith in God are the most important parts of life in this time we spend on this earth as mortals. There are very few people who realize what God would make of them if they abandoned themselves into his hands, and let themselves be formed by his grace. I believe Kathy was one of the few. May her soul, and the souls of all our dearly departed Through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.
Your loving cousin,
Keith Mayes
Diane Kuskye says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time. Katherine fought a long battle and now she is among all the angels in heaven looking down on her family and friends.
Pam Thompson says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kathy meant so much to so many. She faced life with humor and a positive attitude and was sweet and always full of fun & mischief. She was the kind of person that if she asked \”how are you?\”….she was truly interested and wanted to know. Everyone acquainted with Kathy felt her positive presence. She was a Bright Light in all of our lives! My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family, who will feel her loss the greatest and so very deeply. God Bless you and give you strength to get through this terrible time. I feel some comfort in knowing that our loss is Heaven\’s gain.
Lorna (Nifong) Shively says
Dan, Sarah, and Family:
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Take peace in knowing Kathy is in a better place. While you will miss her physical presence, I\’m certain you have many happy memories. May these memories bring you comfort and happiness in the days ahead. You\’re in my prayers.
Chuck and Gloria Krieg says
Rich, JoAnn, Sarah and family,
Our sincere condolences to each of you. Kathy was always a beautiful person inside and out.
She brought so many smiles to everyone she meant. and oh, how she loved being a Mom!
Our prayer now is that God give you the strenght to walk each day in His light.
Gloria and Chuck Krieg
Becky Wade says
Dan and family,
Was so sorry to hear that Kathy passed away. What a wonderful young woman and mother. We all have may beautiful memories to cherish which is her gift to us all. May she rest in peace.
We would have come to the funeral home but we have both been sick with colds and didn\’t want to share them.
Love to you all,
Al and Becky Wade
roger eads says
sorry for your loss.
Jeanie Martin says
Susan,
It was so generous of you to let me share in Kathys final days. I loved that kid:-) It is still so hard to believe she has left us. Today was mine to see that she was finally at rest. i could see that Randy took wonderful care of her and that she was pain free and at peace. Thank you God for answered prayers. her pain and her strength took my breath away. I have never felt the strength from anyone the way I felt it from Kathy at the hospital. So determined to be strong and not give up. Her only concern was what would happen to Sarah. Kathy was such a joy and she will always have a very special place in my heart. I remember walking in to the hospital and not knowing what to expect only to have her say \”may i help you\”. I thought oh no she doesn\’t know me. Then she smiled that georgous smile and welcomed me in. My heart started to pound again. My breath came back. We had an awesome conversation. I wanted to hug her so bad as I have so many times but I was afraid I would hurt her. She was so frail.
As I told you, she was rather brittle with youas you left…then looked at me and said\”she loves me\”.:- She knew you loved her so much and she saw,the pain in your face. I cried all the way home. I knew the truth but god it was so hard to face.
She was joy, forgiveness, love, laughter and smart, so very smart. She was humor…which covered the pain and sarcasism that got her through life and the pain of life. Above all she was kindness!
My deepest deepest sympathy to your family as you have lost what God now calls an angel. But he will leave her in your hearts as well as mine.
Much love!