Kathryn Hinkle

Kathryn Hinkle, 95, of Hoopeston, passed away Thursday morning, June 16, 2022, at Heritage Health in Hoopeston, Illinois. She was born on December 24, 1926, in Paragould, AR, the daughter of Arthur Taylor Haven and Bessie Mary Haven. She married Rex Aaron Hinkle on January 20, 1945, in Kentucky, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by 2 sons- Rex Aaron (Kathy) Hinkle Jr. of San Jose, California, and Stephen Ray Hinkle of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 1 daughter- Trish (David) Walter of Oakwood, Illinois; and 1 sister, Ruth (Ken) Hinkle of Collinsville, Illinois; 4 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons - David Eugene Hinkle and Bobby Lee Hinkle, 2 brothers James and John and 1 sister - Peggy.

She was a member of a non-denominational church, making her spiritual choice in 1942 in Beaver Dam, KY, through ministers Bert Wiseman and Basil Gibson. She enjoyed spending time with her fellow church members and was grateful for faithful ministers and friends. Kathryn also enjoyed reading, cross word puzzles and gardening. She also loved traveling to New Mexico, Hawaii, California, Yellowstone National Park, Alaska, and Canada.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 pm on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. A memorial service will immediately follow with Matthew Jenson and Kevin Naillieux officiating.

Services Memorial Visitation Friday July 1, 2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Memorial Service Friday July 1, 2022 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834