Birth date: Sep 23, 1951 Death date: Sep 17, 2022
Mary Kathryn “Kay” Gatchel, 70, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was born September 23, 1951 to Agnes and Norbert Cohorst. Mary Kay married Dennis Gatchel on August 2, 1975. Her teaching career included s Read Obituary
Dear Cara, I just learned about the passing of MaryKay and your dad. I am so sorry. So glad they are with the Lord but so sorry they passed away so close to each other.
I worked with your mom over 20 years at Sullivan Elem. School. She had an indominable spirit and worked, not only to be the best but to make the Title I Program at SES the best. We had many great times.
God's blessings and peace to you, Cara.
In God's love,
Anne McGhghy
Dear Cara and Family ,You know that I considered Mary Kay to be such a good friend. My deepest condolences and my most sincere prayers are with you today and always.She took such good care of your Dad and was a wonderful friend and Mother to you, not to mention a devoted and hardworking President for our Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher's Society. She will be sadly missed. My heart is heavy. With love, Sharon Thompson
