THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

WIDNER
Kathleen Elizabeth Widner, of Grove City, passed away peacefully from this earth to
her new and eternal home on Wednesday, February 25, 2004. Kathleen was born January
23, 1911 in Twin Branch, WV, a two pound preemie who was given the best of care by
her parents, Robert and Amanda Carroll. She lived 93 years and has been respected and
adored throughout that time by her loving family, dear friends and special neighbors.
Those who passed before her and now await her homecoming include her husband of 59
years and the true love of her life, Fred "Jud" Widner; her eldest son, Danny; her
parents; brother, Robert Carroll, Jr. and sister, Berttie Caldwell.  Those left here
to remember and give thanks for this wonderful woman are her sons, Jack (Judy) Widner
and Michael (Suzanne) Widner; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Calling
hours 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove
City, where the funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2004 with her
first cousin, Rev. Edwin Lemaster officiating. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Ceme-
tery. Kathleen's family extends their heartfelt gratitude and special thanks to the
staff of the Forum Special Care Unit for the excellent care provided to Kathleen dur-
ing this difficult time. If desired, contributions may be made to Grant/Riverside Hos-
pice or to the Alzheimers Association in her memory