Katelyn Rae Schilling, 33, of Wichita, KS passed away Friday, September 20th, 2024 in her father's home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 23rd, 1991 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Donald Schilling and Stacy Hurst.

Katelyn attended Eric Fisher Academy in 2014, receiving her cosmetology license. She was recognized as a Beacon Award Winner for a male and female portrait, where she attended a national conference in Las Vegas, Nevada with other nominated colleagues.

Katelyn is most remembered for her sense of humor, helping others, and living life to the fullest. Some of her most adventurous memories include seeing the Broadway show "Rent" in New York City, traveling to Barcelona, Spain, seeing her favorite band Blink 182 in concert, sky diving on her 30th birthday, touching Kevin James' beard, and getting proposed to in Alaska under the Aurora Borealis.

She was preceded in death by her mother Stacy Schilling, stepdad Mike Kontny, and great-grandmother Almeda Graves. Survivors include her loving husband Timmothy Heckathorn whom she married on September 8th, 2024, and was welcomed into the Schilling family most eagerly by her son Hudson Scott Schilling, her father Donald J. Schilling, stepmom Carol Francis Bush, sisters Lauren Schilling, Emily Bush, Annie Bush, Brittany McCloskey, Sarah Cramb, and brothers Justin Bush, and Dustin Brobst.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 11th at 11:00 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Wichita, KS. A reception will follow at the Exploration Place on Sunday, October 13th at 11:00.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Shepherd's Way or the Lord's Diner in her name.