Kathy Lynn Ficklin, 68, of Petersburg, passed away June 25, 2024 at her home. She was born July 24, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN to Wiley and Dixie (Reuss) Marchbanks. Kathy graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1973. She faithfully attended the Maple Grove Pentecostal Church. Kathy married her husband of 50 years, Ron Ficklin, on December 1, 1973. She worked for many years at Citizens State Bank and through the transition to German American Bank holding many positions during those years. Kathy was a woman of devout faith and loved her Lord Jesus Christ. One of her favorite things to do was spending time with family and those she loved. She never knew a stranger and will always be known for her outgoing personality and sense of humor.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Ron Ficklin; son, Ryan (Katie) Ficklin; sisters, Sandra Marchbanks and Patty (Mark) Tegmeyer; nephews, Evan (Carly) Tegmeyer and Owen (Isabella) Tegmeyer; and Gabriel Harris Walters, who she claimed and loved as a grandson.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Cynthia Marchbanks; and brother, Michael Lee Marchbanks.
Services for Kathy will take place at 2 PM EST on Saturday, June 29, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, IN with visitation from 10 AM until service time. Husband and Pastor Ron Ficklin will be officiating and burial will follow at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg. Harris Funeral Home has been entrusted with care.
