Cathy Irene Stoppenhagen, 74, of Ossian, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Clyde Chasteen and Wilma Jean (McIver) Chasteen. She worked many jobs, most notably as a phone operator for TSA for many years. She was also a school bus driver, a caterer, and a call center representative for multiple businesses. Cathy is survived by her husband, Mike Stoppenhagen; her children, Terry (Randy) Harless and Rex Rau; step-children Shane (Amy) Stoppenhagen and Kierstan Stoppenhagen; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Yvette Rau; her stepdaughter, Reagan Stoppenhagen; and her sister, Helen Chasteen. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana 46777, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial of ashes will follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials in Cathy's memory may be made to the Bluffton Animal Shelter. Condolences and memories may be left online at www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com.
