Kathy Ann OverlanderKathy Ann Swain Overlander, age 67, died on Feb. 18, 2022, at 5:54 p.m. at her residence in Akron.
She was born in Wabash, on June 25, 1954, to Arville and Joyce Moore Swain.
Kathy lived most of her life in Akron. Growing up in Roann, she attended North Miami High School.
On Nov. 5, 1993, in Paintsville, Ky., Kathy married Lewie Overlander and established their home in Akron. Kathy worked in home health care and hospice, mostly in Wabash County. She enjoyed making crafts, crocheting and sewing. She was an animal lover and took care of stray, injured and ill animals and found them new homes.
Kathy bred and sold African Gray Parrots.
Surviving Kathy are five children: Beth Bahney, of Denver, Ind.; Lia (spouse Jose) Rosas, of Akron; Jessica (spouse Robert) Bentley, of Claypool; Cori Groninger, of Akron; Cody Groninger, of Fort Wayne; one sister: Debbie Stevens, of Wabash; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; special friends: Claudia Hartzler and Mike and Kitty Meeks.
Preceding Kathy in death are her parents; sister, Rosemary Storberg; and husband, Lewie Overlander on Jan. 31, 2020.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Akron IOOF Cemetery in Akron, officiated by Julie Caiten-Walker. Family and friends are invited to attend.
The staff of Earl-Love Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Kathy Overlander.
Memorial contributions can be made to Fulton County Animal Center,1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.
Online condolences can be sent to www.earllovefuneralhome.com.
