Terry Craig-Horning 1958-2026

Terry Lyn Craig-Horning, 67, of Holton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at The Pines in Holton with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 21, 1958, in Wichita, the daughter of Earl Kenneth “Spud” and Laurel “Ruth” (Bontrager) Craig.

Terry graduated from Holton High School in 1976. During high school, she worked alongside her parents, Spud and Ruth, at Craig’s IGA. For 31 years, she worked for CoreFirst Bank and Trust as an accounting representative.

Terry was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Holton. She loved gardening, working in the yard, KU Jayhawks and finding the perfect onion ring with the “Onion Ring Gang.” The color orange was her favorite and anything Snoopy.

Survivors include her children, Craig Kathrens (Natalie) of Belton, Mo., and Casey Kathrens of Holton; and a grandson, Avery Kathrens.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at First United Methodist Church. Private family inurnment will be held in Holton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)