Kathy Ann Pershing

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Pershing, 74, of Columbus, passed away on April 30, 2023, at Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 13, 1948, the daughter of Arvill Menchhofer, and Elizabeth Feidler Menchhofer. She was the wife of Bill Ed Pershing, whom she married on April 26, 1970. Kathy was a member of the Petersville United Methodist Church. She worked as an executive administrative assistant and often volunteered in her community. She was an incredible wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. Her passions include cooking, baking, gardening, and her pets. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. Kathy is survived by her husband, Bill Pershing, of Columbus, Indiana; son, Jonathan (Rebekah) Pershing, of Batavia, Illinois; brother, Steve (Sheila) Menchhofer, of Indianapolis, Indiana; and grandchildren, Samuel, and Gwendolyn Pershing, of Batavia, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arvill and Elizabeth Menchhofer. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Rebecca Milne officiating the service. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM on Friday, also at the funeral home. Following the service there will be a graveside committal, at 2 PM at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon, Indiana. Those wishing to may make memorials to the Bartholomew County Humane Society through the funeral home.