Katherine I. "Katie" Johnson

Katherine I. "Katie" Johnson, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 5:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on August 19, 1927. Katie was employed as an inspector at Champion Paper Company for 17 years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of the Butler County Women’s Softball Hall of Fame and St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. Katie was an avid bowler and enjoyed her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by three sons, Jeff Johnson of Sacramento, California, Rick Johnson, and Bill (Lisa) Johnson, both of Hamilton; five grandchildren, Troy (Sarah Sommer) Johnson, Leah (Jeremy) Smith, Molly (Josh) Osborne, Evan Johnson, and Seth Johnson; and four great-grandchildren, Dylan, Tucker, Westin and Adoree. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel (May) and Joseph Carbonell and a brother, Richard "Oogie" Henes.

Funeral service will be held at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder, 1302 Millville Avenue, on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 1:30 PM with Chaplain Lauren Marsh officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be held at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. The family extends a special thank you to the staffs of Mercy Franciscan at Schroder and Hospice of Cincinnati for their care and support.