Kathleen “Kathy” McGrew Kline, 81, passed away Friday morning, July 26, 2024, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness.
Kathy was born in New Castle, PA, on June 11, 1943, to Warren “Dan” and Twila (Barbour) McGrew, both parents preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School with the class of 1961 where she was active with the band playing the tuba. Kathy married Kim Kline in Bluffton on July 24, 1964. She was a homemaker and provided daycare for her grandchildren and grt. grandchildren, Kathy loved spending time with her family. She attended Murray Missionary Church and was an avid bowler for over 40 years on several local leagues. Kathy was an avid BHS sports fan and Booster member.
In addition to her husband of sixty years, Kim, she is survived by two children, Bruce (Kathy) Kline of Cincinnati, OH and Kristi (Brent) Lockwood of Bluffton; six grandchildren, Megan (Jeremy) Fendel, Bryce Lockwood, Brandon Lockwood, Lauren Kline, Cameron Kline and Carter Kline; honorary grandchildren, Derek Noble, Alyssa Noble and Karston Boone; three grt. grandchildren, Mason Fox, Morgan Fox and Cooper Fendel.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Keith A. McGrew.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 11:00 until 1:00 PM at the Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Gilbert officiating. Burial will take place at the Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice and Bluffton Athletic Boosters in care of the football program.
