Katherine Diane (Ottow) Sallee, 57, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her home in Starke County after a long fight with cancer.
Kathy was born in Fort Mead, Maryland to Charles T. and Velma R. (Samuels) Ottow on September 30, 1954. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1972.
Her husband Vince Sallee of Knox, Indiana has been her lifelong partner since the age of fifteen.
Kathy drove a bus for Starke County Schools for 17 years. She loved to scrapbook, ride horses and motorcycles with her husband.
Surviving is her husband Vince, a son Derek J.W. Sallee of Knox, her father Charles of Plymouth, two brothers; Ronald Ottow of Knox, Michael (Lisa) Ottow of Plymouth and two sisters; Virginia (Barry) Beaman of Carrollton, Georgia and Darlene Bickel her best friend of Knox.
Kathy now enjoys the reunion with her mother Velma, infant sister Barbara and a host of family and friends.
In accordance with Kathy’s wishes a simple family service will take place.
Jeanie Martin (class of 72) says
Sweet sweet Kathy
I hope your watching over the rest of us! Your fight was so long and you are braver and stronger than any one I know. You have way past earned your rest and peace! I know you have found it now 🙂 God must have had a very special job for you in heaven! Your family must be so proud of you! I know you will be missed by so many! But you will always be in all our hearts!
My deepest sympathy to the family you leave behind.
RON RUTZEN says
TO VINCE, CHARLIE AND FAMILY,
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU. WE GOT TO VISIT WITH KATHY LAST YEAR IN JUNE AT ONE OF THE FAMILY DINNERS. WHAT A SWEET LADY SHE WAS. WE REGRET WE WON\’T BE ABLE TO BE WITH YOU, BUT OUR HEARTS WILL BE.
RON AND FAY RUTZEN
HIGHLANDS, TEXAS
Mary Dulin says
My heart and prayers go out to you. Her pain has finally ended
Love
Mary Dulin
Carole Drake says
Dear Vince and family,
The more we experience our own personal losses the more we can relate with others going through the pain and grief of their loss. May the times and memories you all shared with Kathy bring you comfort in the moments and days ahead. Know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time and that Jesus Himself walks each step of the way with you – carrying you in His arms. Psalm 34:18
Sincerely,
Carole
Robyn Beedy Mevis says
Family,
I am so glad that in the past few years Kathy and I were able to be reunited . . . . . . friends in high
school (or before) are just the best. Graduation comes, years go by, but we were able to spend some
very fun and memorable times together again these past few years!! She is free, no pain any longer. My prayers for you as you walk these next very hard months ahead. Vince , From experience I know that time does heal your heart, but nothing takes away those memories . . . . . . hold them tight forever!
Classmate of \’72
Robyn Beedy Mevis
Nashville, TN
Karla says
God has called a fine woman home to Heaven. I will always remember the fun times Kathy and I had. She always had a smile and could always make me laugh. You will be missed my dear friend.
Laurie Hayn (Hatter) says
I am so sorry, I haven\’t seen any of you in years and I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please take care.
Jeanie Martin (class of 72) says
Sweet sweet Kathy
I hope your watching over the rest of us! Your fight was so long and you are braver and stronger than any one I know. You have way past earned your rest and peace! I know you have found it now 🙂 God must have had a very special job for you in heaven! Your family must be so proud of you! I know you will be missed by so many! But you will always be in all our hearts!
My deepest sympathy to the family you leave behind.
RON RUTZEN says
TO VINCE, CHARLIE AND FAMILY,
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU. WE GOT TO VISIT WITH KATHY LAST YEAR IN JUNE AT ONE OF THE FAMILY DINNERS. WHAT A SWEET LADY SHE WAS. WE REGRET WE WON\’T BE ABLE TO BE WITH YOU, BUT OUR HEARTS WILL BE.
RON AND FAY RUTZEN
HIGHLANDS, TEXAS
Mary Dulin says
My heart and prayers go out to you. Her pain has finally ended
Love
Mary Dulin
Carole Drake says
Dear Vince and family,
The more we experience our own personal losses the more we can relate with others going through the pain and grief of their loss. May the times and memories you all shared with Kathy bring you comfort in the moments and days ahead. Know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time and that Jesus Himself walks each step of the way with you – carrying you in His arms. Psalm 34:18
Sincerely,
Carole
Robyn Beedy Mevis says
Family,
I am so glad that in the past few years Kathy and I were able to be reunited . . . . . . friends in high
school (or before) are just the best. Graduation comes, years go by, but we were able to spend some
very fun and memorable times together again these past few years!! She is free, no pain any longer. My prayers for you as you walk these next very hard months ahead. Vince , From experience I know that time does heal your heart, but nothing takes away those memories . . . . . . hold them tight forever!
Classmate of \’72
Robyn Beedy Mevis
Nashville, TN
Karla says
God has called a fine woman home to Heaven. I will always remember the fun times Kathy and I had. She always had a smile and could always make me laugh. You will be missed my dear friend.
Laurie Hayn (Hatter) says
I am so sorry, I haven\’t seen any of you in years and I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please take care.