Kathy Lynn Jenkins, 75, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, at VanCrest of Delphos.

She was born on September 02, 1950, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Edward Sowers and Francile Gertrude (Strunkenburg) Baumgartner. On August 22, 1969, she married William Lee Jenkins who survives of Van Wert.

Kathy is survived by one son, Bill (Keri) Jenkins of Van Wert; two daughters, Michele (Brian) Altenburger of Delphos, Ohio, Lori (Scott) Foster of Scott, Ohio, step-daughter Hope O’Brien of Van Wert; eight grandchildren, Chelsea (Dale) Moulton and Megan Foster, Brianna, Avery and Brooke Altenburger, Kaleb (Lindsey) Jenkins, Sidney (Cole) Schmersal and Madeline Jenkins; five step–grandchildren, Jessica Wannemacher, Amber (Kyle) Haskins, Jacob (Ally) McElroy, Austin (Brit) O’Brien, and Kortni Stemm; seven great grandchildren, Dixie and Axel Moulton, Ellie and Dawson Jenkins, Avery and Remington Thatcher, and Kya Schmersal due any day; 12 step-great grandchildren, Ryleigh Sharrits, Kacie Wannemacher, Kallie and Greyson Haskins, Aiden, Wyatt, Lakynn, Bryor and Lextyn McElroy, Jaydon, Adelyn and Trinity O’Brien; and one step-great great grandchild, Maura Harrod.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Greg A.Sowers, one sister, Vicky K. Stegaman and one step-daughter, Peggy (Ron) Menke.

Kathy was a 1968 graduate of Crestview High School and loved reading especially Amish Books. She worked at the former Friend’s Office Supply store as a cashier and enjoyed spending time with friends, family and especially her grandkids.

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.