Katherine J. (Helpling) Proctor

Katherine J. (Helpling) Proctor, age 40, of Marion, died at 7:58 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, in Marion General Hospital, Marion.

Katherine was born on June 4, 1969, in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Barbara (McCarter) Helpling.

Katherine graduated from Indiana Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She was a registered nurse for the Pendleton Correctional Facility. She enjoyed riding Harleys and being in the outdoors. She especially loved music and had a giving & helpful spirit.

Survivors include: father, Charles H. Helpling (Patricia) of Elwood, Indiana; mother, Barbara Helpling of Franklin, Indiana; former husband, Tim Proctor of Marion, Indiana: two sons, Steven Proctor and Jonathan Proctor, both of Marion, Indiana; one daughter, Kristen Proctor (Zach Aguilar) of Marion, Indiana; two brothers, Jeffrey A. Helpling (Jenny) of Elwood, Indiana & Scott N. Helpling of Marion, Indiana; nieces & nephews, Lisa, Brooke, Daysha, Garrett and Aaron Helpling, all of Elwood, Indiana, and Alex Helpling of New York, New York.

Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.

Friends may call from 4 -7 p.m., Thursday, January 7 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made to Cancer Services of Grant County, 305 S. Norton Avenue, Tower Suites, Marion, Indiana 46952 .