Kathleen Norman, 78, of Niles, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away at 4:42 pm, Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Silverbrook Manor Nursing Home, Niles. Kathleen was born on November 29, 1934, the daughter of John Soper and Alice Higbey Randolph.

She is survived by five children, Richard D. Kline of San Antonio, TX, Dawn Davis of Mishawaka, Jackie (Ryan) Rose of Mishawaka, Troy (Melissa) Norman of Pt. Hadlock, WA, and Tony Norman of Elgin, IL; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Eva Chisom of AZ and Mary Ann (Tom) Stanton of Mishawaka. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Joan Staszewski.

Kathleen graduated from John Adams High School, class of 1953. She worked for Nyloncraft for many years before retiring.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.