Kathryn M. (Katie) Ax, 92, of Linton, IN, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Greene County General Hospital. Born in Huntingburg, Indiana, on September 10, 1915, she was the daughter of Emil Fredrick and Minnie (Heichelbeck) Steinkamp. After the passing of her mother, Kathryn's father married Lydia Sophia Poetker. She married John R. Ax on July 23, 1938, who preceded her in death on September 1, 1984. She was an English and math Teacher, owned and managed Ax Farms and was one of the founders of WITZ Radio in Jasper, Indiana.

Kathryn was a member of the Saron United Church of Christ, Delta Delta Delta Sorority and Tri Kappa (Active-Associate Member).

Survivors include her daughter, Kay Anne Sullivan and son, Michael David Ax, both of Linton; grandchildren, Christy (Mike) Cottone, Erika Sullivan and Dusty McKim, Patty (Chuck Robison) Ax, Jonathan (Diane) Sullivan, Carita Ax and step-granddaughter, Katie Creek; great-grandchildren, Addison Cottone, Chase Cottone, Ansley Robison and step-great-grandson, Dusty Robison; brother-in-law, J.B. Bowen. Also survived by special friends and caregivers Moya Dailey, Dixie Souders, Joy Weber, Mary Lou Burch, Nancy Cooksey, Vicki Gamble and Tina Crenshaw.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Thomas Dale Ax and Dr. John Daniel Ax, daughter, Toni Sue Ax, one grandson, Erik Sullivan, one great-grandson, Cade Cottone, son-in-law, Joe Sullivan and sister, Ruth Bowen.

The family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Saron United Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be held at Fairview Cemetery on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Mike Roth officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com