Katelyn Marie Thielmann
September 21st, 1996 - May 20th, 2025
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Katelyn's Obituary
Katelyn Marie Thielmann, 28, of Edwardsburg, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 after a long illness. She was a kind and loving person, always putting others first.
Friends may visit with the family from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Friday, May 30, at Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. A Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00pm, with Pastor Scott Stambaugh officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com.
Katelyn was born, September 21, 1996, in Niles, to David Matthews and Mary (Thielmann) Ryll. Her greatest joy was being a mom to her son, Kameron “KamKam” Allen.
Katelyn will be missed dearly by her son – Kameron Allen; mom – Mary Ryll; father – David Matthews; sister – Sarah Taravat; brother – Jason (Lauren Sandusky) Taravat; nieces – Eli Taravat and Samari; uncles – Jim (Gerry) Thielmann, Joe (Brenda) Thielmann, Mike (Betsy) Thielmann; aunt – Debbie (Tim) Gonzales; cousins – LeeAnne Thielmann, John Thielmann, Alicia Kidd, Nathan Thielmann, Christy Mazeda, Jamie Handshoe, Mikey Douglas, Nick Thielmann, Myra Thielmann; and many other cousins and friends.
Katelyn will be remembered for her love for others, a passion for music and dancing, and a zest for shopping.
Friends may visit with the family from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Friday, May 30, at Clark Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. A Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00pm, with Pastor Scott Stambaugh officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com.
Katelyn was born, September 21, 1996, in Niles, to David Matthews and Mary (Thielmann) Ryll. Her greatest joy was being a mom to her son, Kameron “KamKam” Allen.
Katelyn will be missed dearly by her son – Kameron Allen; mom – Mary Ryll; father – David Matthews; sister – Sarah Taravat; brother – Jason (Lauren Sandusky) Taravat; nieces – Eli Taravat and Samari; uncles – Jim (Gerry) Thielmann, Joe (Brenda) Thielmann, Mike (Betsy) Thielmann; aunt – Debbie (Tim) Gonzales; cousins – LeeAnne Thielmann, John Thielmann, Alicia Kidd, Nathan Thielmann, Christy Mazeda, Jamie Handshoe, Mikey Douglas, Nick Thielmann, Myra Thielmann; and many other cousins and friends.
Katelyn will be remembered for her love for others, a passion for music and dancing, and a zest for shopping.
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