Kathyrn Louise Theobald-Brubaker

Published 3:56 pm Monday, May 12, 2025

July 30, 1940 – April 29, 2025

Kathryn Louise Theobald-Brubaker, 84 was born and raised in Manilla, Indiana on July 30, 1940 to Lowell and Irene (Kuhn) Stiers. She was a farm girl raised on a beautiful Dairy Farm.  Later in life she served as deacon of Zion in Shelbyville, Indiana.  She worked at L.S. Ayres was an administrator for Blue Cross Blue Shield and Wishard Hospital.  She worked at Sears Hardware until her mid-seventies. She moved to South Bend Indiana in 2018 to be closer to her daughter.  Soon she met Don Brubaker after a “conversation starter” at South Bend Farmer’s Market.  They married 3 years later in December 2022.  Along with being a great conversation starter she enjoyed a rich social life with friends.  Kathy had a passion for dogs, cats, and back yard bird watching.  Her love for chocolate, cookies and cats have been passed down quite well within the family.  On April 29th, 2025 Kathy passed away in hospice care at Raclin House in Mishawaka.  For 5 months she fought off illness after illness.  Doctors, Nurses, Nurse Assistants, Dula, Chaplain and Volunteers made Kathryn’s transition into the next beautiful life comforting and peaceful. Kathy will be greatly missed by her husband Donald Brubaker, Daughter Karen (Erik) Malling, Grandson Riley (Victoria) Malling, Granddaughter Kasha Malling, Great Granddaughter Evelyn Malling, Brother Richard (Janice) Stiers, Nieces: Angie Yeend, Kim Miller, Debra Sample, Robin Eder.  Her Ex Thomas Theobald also survives.  She was preceded in death by her parents Lowell and Irene Stiers, a Brother Kenny Stiers and (infant) Sister Janet Lynn Stiers.

A Memorial Service will be held at Zion on May 31st at 11am.  Zion Community Church is located at 211 South Saint Peter Street in South Bend Indiana, across the street from Howard Park.  In lieu of Flowers the family asks to donate to (All 4 Animals Rescue Inc.) 2300 W. 6th St. Mishawaka, IN 46544 or any shelter in your area. Elkhart Cremation Services has been entrusted with her care.