Mary Catherine "Kate" Mullen passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana.

She was born January 16, 1920 in Remington, Indiana a daughter of Clarence E. Miiller and Mary A. (Farrell) Miiller. Kate was a 1939 graduate of Wadena High School in Benton County, IN.

She married Charles Patrick Mullen on April 9, 1947 at Sacred Heart Church in Remington. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1996.

Kate was a devoted housewife and loving mother. When Pat was elected sheriff in 1962 the family moved to the Newton County Jail as she not only raised their six children but worked alongside her husband as matron cooking, operating the police radio and supporting his work in law enforcement for the next twenty-eight years.

Kate enjoyed gardening, canning, arts and crafts, crocheting afghans, playing Bingo, praying the rosary and spending time with her growing family. She could bake the most delicious pies and there was always a pot of coffee and a warm smile awaiting visitors to her kitchen. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kentland.

Survivors include her sons, Patrick (Susan) of Idaho Springs, Colorado, Christopher of Winter Haven, Florida; daughters Mary (Ron) Scherer of Lebanon, Sally (John) Montgomery of Kentland, Kathy (Kerry) of Boswell and Gina (Jeff) Penny of Kentland; fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and four on the way.

Kate is also survived by sisters: Dorothy Provo of Lafayette, Alice Murphy of Fowler, JoAnn Glotzbach and Connie Miiller of Monticello and brother Don (Caroline) Miiller of Medaryville and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition of her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick, her sister, Rita Miiller, brothers Arthur (Mary Jane) and Jerry (Rita) and brothers-in-law Don Provo, Verlin Muphy and Leo Glotzbach.

Friends may call from 10 AM (CST) until the time of Funeral Mass 11 AM (CST) Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland. Fr. Gross to officiate. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Kentland.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kate’s name to the Kentland Food Bank. Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.