MANTUA, Ohio -- Natalie Jayne Kirkling, 26, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Hattie Larlham Foundation, where she had been a resident for most of her life.

Born June 11, 1979 in St. Louis, Mo., she was the daughter of David and Monika (Burcham) Kirkling.

Survivors include: her parents David and Monika, her brother Elliott; her sister Ashley; her two grandmothers, Elaine Burcham and Erma Kirkling, all of Clay City; and many cherished friends and caregivers at the Foundation.

A graveside remembrance service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Clay City with the Rev. Sam Wyatt officiating.

Visitation will be at Green Funeral Home in Mantua, Ohio on Wednesday

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Hattie Larlham Foundation, 9772 Diagonal Road, Mantua, Ohio, 44255.