Mary K. “Kathy” Kinstle, 63, of 14326 Townline-Lima Road in rural Wapakoneta, OH died 8:28 a.m. Thursday February 24, 2011 at St.Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH.

She was born June 27, 1947in Pineville, KY to Willie and Mossie (Miracle) Thompson. 

On August 4, 1979 in Wapakoneta, OH, she married Samuel L. Kinstle, who survives. 

She is also survived by:

Son, Dr. Travis (Paula) Lutz  of Celina, OH                          

Daughter, Kim (Mark) Koenig  of New Bremen, OH                            

Son, Mark (Joyce) Kinstle  of Wake Forest, NC                            

Son, Jason (Barb) Lutz  of Wapakoneta, OH                             

Daughter, Kelli (Matt) Simons  of Valrico, FL                         

17 grandchildren                            

Sister, Mary Bowman  of Rocky Mount, VA                            

Brother, Claud (Nellie) Thompson  of Pineville, KY                            

Sister, Bobbi Jean Schmidt  of Troy, OH                            

Brother, Ken (Marie “Boots”) Thompson  of Hicksville, OH                            

Sister, Virginia Franks  of New Knoxville, OH                            

Sister, Willine Schwarck  of St. Marys, OH                            

Brother, Cliff (Vickie) Thompson  of St. Marys, OH 

She was preceded in death by: parents;, infant son, Anthony Lutz;, brothers: Berchel Thompson, Dan Thompson, Gillis Thompson, Herschel “Buster” Thompson, George Thompson  

sisters: Mandy Thomas, Edna Thompson, Wanda Fay Thompson, Dorothy Jones, Maude Jean Thompson. 

She was employed as custodian of the Hillsdale Baptist Church and had formerly worked in production at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., both in St. Marys. 

She was a member of the Hillsdale Baptist Church in St. Marys. 

Mary was known for her wonderful sense of humor and gentle demeanor. He pastimes included sewing, gardening, making crafts, cooking and baking. Her favorite thing to do was to make others laugh, and put them at ease with their problems. 

Funeral Rites are scheduled 10:30 a.m. Wednesday March 2, 2011 at Hillsadle Baptist Church 1001 Holly Street in St. Marys, with Rev. Harold Leiss and Rev. Gen McBride, officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near St. Marys. 

Visitation for family and friends will be held 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. 

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cancer Assoc. of Auglaize Co.