Kathleen Newcomb
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Kathleen Orr Newcomb, age 101 of Nappanee, IN, passed away at 7:40am on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Wampler Senior Home, Bourbon, IN. Kathleen was born in Kosciusko County, IN on April 14, 1921 to Leslie and Dora (Tuttle) Orr. She was a 1939 graduate of Pierceton High School and had also completed beautician school. On June 19, 1943, Kathleen married Jack Newcomb at Chanute Field, IL. He preceded her in death after more than 45 years of marriage on December 29, 1987. Mrs. Newcomb lived in Kosciusko County until the age of 45, then briefly moved to Kokomo, IN, before moving to Nappanee, where she has lived the last 53 years. Kathleen had worked for 25 years as a beautician. She then worked various jobs. Working as a bank teller and then as the secretary and book keeper for her husband's auto dealership, Newcomb Auto Sales in Nappanee. She also had worked as a legal receptionist for her son. Mrs. Newcomb was an active member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church where she served in various ways over the years and was involved in the choir. Kathleen enjoyed playing Bridge and was an active member in Thursday Club. She was also a very good cook; she relished baking pies and trying unique recipes over the years. Kathleen enjoyed traveling and was a part of 6 different trips to Europe. Over the last 50 years of her life, Kathleen took up art and had a passion for painting. She started her training in the Elkhart Art League and went on to work as a local artist, entering art in the Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival and sharing many paintings with family and friends. Most of all, Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family. She cherished the time she had with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Jill (Steve) Bailey of Presque Isle, MI; daughter-in-law, Connie Newcomb of Bremen, IN; 5 grandchildren: Matt (Mandy) Bailey of Milwaukee, WI, Wendy (Simon) Bailey-Graves of Bellingham, WA, Trent Newcomb of Plymouth, IN, Erin (Shay) Bailey of Hawley, TX, and Gail (Fianc? Scott Dine) Newcomb of Fishers, IN; 12 great grandchildren: Izzy and Emma Bailey, Heron Bailey-Graves, Olivia, Jack and Kali Newcomb, Shaylynn and Lily Bailey, Hannah and Madelyn Rubendall, and Eli and Liam Dine; and a sister, Carol Miller of Goshen, IN. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jon E. Newcomb; and a sister, Marietta Mosher. Friends and family may call from 2-4pm on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A memorial service will then be held at 4pm with Pastor Kevin Reed of the Nappanee United Methodist Church officiating. The family has asked that masks be worn and seating will be socially distanced. Inurnment will take place in Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, IN at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kathleen's name can be given to Nappanee Public Library Endowment for the artwork or the Nappanee United Methodist Church Choir.