In Loving Memory of
Katelyn Wurtz1994 - 2021
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Last Updated: 02/10/2015
Last Review: 02/10/2015
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Katelyn's loved ones, I just heard of her passing today and with a heavy heart I am praying for you all. I last spoke with her when she moved away from Northern KY and fell in love, later to be married. She was pregnant with her 2nd boy and spoke of Owen with such a glimmer in her eyes. Knowing Katelyn she'll always be with you and watch over you all. She is an excellent mother, wife, and friend who battled an illness. You don't have to fight anymore pretty girl, fly high with the angels. Love you.
~ Meg F - January 24, 2022
I didn’t personally know Katie, but I watched her content regularly. She was an inspiration to other addicts who were struggling to clean and was a light in the dark to them. She always inspired me to make content too
~ Ashleigh Guerrero - October 9, 2021
God is calling you home, perhaps he needs you up in Heaven. I bet he needs you for something magical. Because thats what you are, magical. You really knew how to light up a room. You knew how to talk to people. Any kind of person. You liked everyone and everyone liked you. Loved you really. It was one of the greatest gifts, knowing you!!! Ever since the day I met you, you never left my side (even if we had some distance/miles between us) you were always there no matter what, and that is a true friend. Girl, i know you will make them proud up in Heaven!!! You're home baby girl, please look over us all and keep us safe. I LOVE YOU SOO VERY MUCH AND I AM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH MY HEART HURTS!!! It is real now and my heart aches but I know you have work to do in Heaven and I know you will watch over us all!!! Xoxo RIP KK!! I will catch ya later babes!! ????
~ Brittany Sands and Boys! - October 8, 2021
Omg I just can't wrap my mind around this to believe that your gone you have touched soooooooo many people's hearts and life's your a beautiful Angel now my heart ? goes out to your husband and babies I've watched you on tik tok even tho I don't know you I'm so very sad I feel like I've known you for years I'm that upset you will be soooooo missed and we all love u girl so sorry this is so unbelievable ?? RIH Beautifu??
~ Melissa Lockhart - October 8, 2021
I just recently found her on TikTok, she was such a uplifting and beautiful sole. May she Rest In Peace.
~ Morgan Chambers - October 6, 2021
She will be missed. I watched her on TikTok everyday. She was great person.
~ Kimberly Willis - October 5, 2021
Prayers for the family I was a follower on tiktok she will be missed by so many of us in the recovery community
~ Gina Leach - October 3, 2021
I will miss seeing her smiling face come into my house and clean her heart out! The strange thing is that after she left the last time in August, I just admired how well she was at what she did, and how thankful I was for her and Josh! Words cannot express the sense of loss that I feel for her and her family!
~ Maria Meyer - October 3, 2021
Prayers for your beautiful family.
~ Courtney Robey - October 3, 2021
When I met this beautiful woman I was so impressed with the love, loyalty and relationship shared with Josh and their children. Our business relationship began a year ago and she quickly became someone I enjoyed and shared silly stories with. She always lit the room! Her enthusiasm for her business was obvious and gave her much pride. I will miss sweet Katelyn and pray for Josh and the children to be strong through this devastating time.
~ Bobbie Mattis - October 3, 2021
Katelyn Ballman, known as itskatieeebee on TikTok, has died at the age of 27.
The cause of the mother of four’s death has not yet been disclosed, but her family took to Facebook to share news of her passing.
Ballman’s aunt, Saundra Mae-Lynn wrote in the post: ‘It is with the utmost sadness that I need to report my niece Katelyn Ballman only 27 years old has passed away’.
Ballman, who was born in Ohio, had more than 76,600 followers on Tiktok and more than 1.5 million likes. Her content featured videos of herself with her husband and children, sharing funny videos about being a mum. http://www.todayusa.online/2021/10/mum-of-four-tiktoker-itskatieeebee-has.html
~ Murk Memon - October 3, 2021
First I want to say that I am praying so so so hard for the entire family!! Especially her children & husband! & that I may live a couple hours away but If anyone needs anything to please reach out and I’ll do what I can!!!
Katelyn—I watched you daily on TikTok. I have watched you since the very beginning when you were detoxing.. you were such an inspiration to me through addiction!!! I myself chose to get off suboxone Bc of your videos! I never got the chance to meet you but I didn’t have to, to know you were an amazing person inside and out, a great living mother, & a wonderful wife. You touched SO many peoples lives and
you will NEVER be forgotten!!’ You were taken way to soon!
Rest easy gorgeous!!!!
~ Delahna Oconner - October 2, 2021
Praying for Katelyn family.. I didn’t know her personally she was beautiful love seeing her on TikTok she’s going to be missed by so many people…
~ Lisa Morgan - October 2, 2021
I don’t know katelyn personally but I followed her on tik toc from the beginning she always brightened my day and I’m truly sorry for your families loss . May she Rest In Peace prayers are with you all!!
~ Amanda Burke - October 2, 2021
What a loss. The world has to be ending.This is tragic.I am heavily praying for the whole family.She lived life and her FAMILY.She is BEAUTIFUL & AMAZING GRACE ??? ?? ??
~ G D - October 2, 2021
I loved your videos on tiktok my I did not think it was possible for my heart could hurt so much for someone I have never even met I will keep you and your family in my prayers ??
~ Arianna Sargent - October 2, 2021
I’ve never personally met katelyn, we’ve talked over messenger or tiktok or I seen her at an AA meeting years ago & one day at a festival in independence she walked straight up to me & hugged me & asked how I was doing.. she’s such a beautiful soul & will be truly missed.
~ Katlyn Hewitt - October 2, 2021
Katelyn was the light of the room and,would help anyone and made so many strangers become friends!! She could bust out dancing in target like nobody was around, and I loved that about her !! She was always true to herself no matter what!! she loved her boys with such grace and took on motherhood like a true boss !! Im praying for comfort in this time of loss and confusion for the babies they loved their momma so much! Josh you are in my prayers she loved you so much Love always Brittnie b
~ Brittnie Berg - October 2, 2021
Praying for all her kids, family, and friends. Katie was a Inspiration woman to me. She was more than just a internet friend. She was a wonderful person in so many different ways. She is missed dearly. She will never be forgotten. May she Rest In Peace.
~ Lori Mcinish - October 2, 2021
Oh where do I start, Katelyn was such a kind,sweet compassionate person she would give you the shirt off her back. She has been a inspiration to me and so many others. I first met Katelyn back in 2014 at chrysalis house. She was pregnant with owie at the time. She was always my smile when I couldn't smile,she was always there for me thru good and bad times. I truly can say she will be missed by so many!! I know now that she is more happier now than she has ever been up there heaven her mother and sister welcomed her with open arms for a much needed hug. I'm so sorry that this has happened to you! May you rest in paradise and we will keep your memory alive down here. Love you kate always
~ Jerrica mccord - October 2, 2021
My Beautiful friend. To know you was to LOVE YOU.
There wasn’t a single soul she didn’t touch. She always made sure to reach out to me and build me up, any chance she got. I will hold on to sweet messages forever. I remember the time she called me just to talk for an hour about how I was doing after I had recently gotten sober. She was truly one of a kind.
Nothing can ever take these memories away from us, you’ll live forever in our hearts babygirl. I love you. Until we meet again.
~ Amelia Daly - October 2, 2021
?? I don’t even know where to start. Tell your mom hi for me. From middle school, you have taught me many lessons. You’re free now, Josh has the rest handled. Until next time ??
~ Taylor Caudill - October 1, 2021
Kaaaaaatie ?? I didn’t get to have our play date with the kiddos my heart hurts so much .. I find myself still not believing this is true .. I watched your videos over and over and keep waiting at my phone for you to text me about us getting together .. I hope your flying high beautiful.. I pray for your family and husband and kiddos ??????????
~ Ces K - October 1, 2021
I loved your videos on tiktok my I did not think it was possible for my heart to hurt so much for someone I have never even met I will keep you and your family in my prayers you made so many people happy .
~ Arianna Sargent - October 1, 2021
She was an amazing light of love on tiktok where she made funny videos.
She will be missed by all of her “fans”
~ Mia Parrish - October 1, 2021
Lee and I are so sorry to hear of Katelyn’s passing. Such a beautiful soul has been taken too soon. Praying for God to be with Josh and the kids at this time, and give them comfort knowing you are with Him in eternal peace.
You will always be in our hearts .
~ Linda Pence - October 1, 2021
Katie was my favorite tikoker! Such a bright light in the world, always smiling, always joking. You could tell she was a great mother and wife. She will be very missed. Prayers to Josh, her kids and the rest of the family. We love you Katie!
~ Regina Sanchez - October 1, 2021
She was my motivational woman! She had the most positive energy and I will miss her so much
~ Ashley Deck - October 1, 2021
My Gosh Katelyn! You were just there to comfort me when Chelsea passed! I never thought in a million years, that you’d enter heavens gates with her a few weeks later! I’m sure she welcomed you with open arms and that you two will continue your beautiful friendship in Gods World! Thank you for being you and for being a wonderful friend to Chelsea! Take care of my baby girl for me beautiful!! You will be missed !
~ Belinda Webster - October 1, 2021
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