Culver, Kathryn

Kathryn Culver, age 86, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Regency Nursing Home.

She was born March 24, 1928 in Logan County, near Fancy Prairie, the daughter of Frederick R. and Mollie Downs Burnett. She married Edward H. Culver in 1951 in Danville, IL. He preceded her in death in 1998, and also a daughter Linda S. Culver in 2000.

Mrs. Culver was a 1946 graduate of Stonington High School. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Yelton-Weaver Supply Co. in Springfield for a number of years.

A resident of Springfield since 1947, she was a homemaker and member of Westminster Presbyterian Church since 1955, where she was an active member of Mary-Ruth Circle. She was also an active member of the P.T.A., where she received a life membership for her services.

She is survived by two daughters Kathy (Randy) Nickell of Wheaton, Mary Lou Culver of New Buffalo, MI, two grandsons, David (Katharine) Nickell of Chicago and Christopher (Kaitlyn) Nickell of Palatine, one sister Betty Burnett of Taylorville, one brother Charles (Marjorie) Burnett of Vera Beach, FL., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL. Services for close family will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2015.

Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer will be officiating.

Burial will be held at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens.

Memorials can be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.