Katie Lauren Krug Filling

Dr. Katie Lauren Krug Filling, a devoted mother, wife, beloved daughter, sister, friend and accomplished educator, passed on Sunday, December 7, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends after a courageous 10 year battle with ovarian cancer. Her warmth, compassion, sense of humor, intelligence, and unwavering love will leave a permanent mark on all who have been so fortunate to have known her. Katie is survived by her husband, Matt, and children, Madeline, Sophie, and Lyla. Born to Donna and Frederick Krug Jr., Katie was raised in a family grounded in love, support, and deep connection. She is also survived by her sisters—Kristen and Mike Beal; Carrie Krug and Ian Mitchell; Courtney Krug and Randy Schultz, and by many extended family members, friends, and colleagues, who will carry on her memory with love. Katie dedicated her life to education and to the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and to be truly valued. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Towson University. Not ever content to stop learning, she later completed her Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership at Notre Dame of Maryland University. For over 26 years, Katie served Baltimore County Public Schools with passion, commitment, and heart. Katie started her career as an elementary education teacher. She continued her career as an advocate for children working in the Title 1 Office and the Office of Research. In addition to her full-time work, Katie also served as an adjunct professor at Towson University. Katie’s greatest joy was her children, Madeline, Sophie, and Lyla, who were the center of her world. Katie always made time for her children, cherishing everyday moments and creating lasting memories. Throughout her cancer treatment, Katie never gave up hope facing each day with fearless determination and grace. Those who knew her began to call her Wonder Woman because of her strength and unwavering will-power to continue to work, teach, lead, and pursue her doctorate, while at the same time navigating the physical and emotional challenges of her cancer. She did not allow her diagnosis to define her; instead, she chose to live fully, bravely, and with purpose. Her profound love for her children inspired her every step; they were her driving force, the reason she pushed forward, and the heart behind everything she did. Katie lived each day for her daughters, drawing strength from them and giving them even more in return. Katie found joy in traveling to her favorite places with her favorite people, embracing time spent together as something sacred. Whether on a special trip or in quiet moments at home, she had an extraordinary ability to be fully present, making each experience meaningful and each memory lasting. Katie loved life. Katie’s legacy lives on through her family and friends, her students, and the countless individuals she inspired throughout her life. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished. Katie touched numerous lives with her brilliance, compassion, courage, humor, wit and remarkable ability to make others feel seen, valued, and believed in. We will miss you Katie Bird, our Wonder Woman. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the Mercy Medical Community for the extraordinary care, love, and unending support provided to Katie and her family and friends. In honor of Katie’s dedication to education and the values she embodied, her friends and family have established the Dr. Katie Krug Filling Memorial Scholarship Fund at Calvert School, ensuring that her legacy of kindness, compassion, and love of learning continues through future generations of students. In lieu of flowers, an educational fund for Sophie & Lyla has been established per Katie’s wishes. Donations may be sent to Frederick Krug Jr, as trustee or Venmo: @Sophie-Lyla-Educational-Fund https://venmo.com/u/Sophie-Lyla-Education-Fund Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com .

Katie Lauren Krug Filling

February 9, 1977 - December 7, 2025