Athalia C. “Athie” Lanahan
Athalia C. “Athie” Lanahan (nee Klose) age 73, of Indian Head Park, passed away on April 17, 2018 with her loving family at her side. She was born on September 21, 1944 in Chester, Pennsylvania to her loving parents Arthur and Lena Klose. Athie is survived by her longtime companion Paul Malanowski, her loving children Michael Lanahan, Stephen Lanahan and Lisa Lanahan, grandchildren Caley (Ben) Thanepohn, Morgan (fiancé Brian Smith) Lanahan, Lauren and Emily Lanahan, her great-grandchildren Jacob and Samuel Thanepohn, her brother Arthur (Linda) Klose and sister Kathleen (David) Tomaszewski, also nieces and nephews Arthur and Kim Klose and Steven and Lauren Tomaszewski, as well as, many other family members and friends who loved her very much. Athie worked as an insurance specialist during her career and loved animals, reading, traveling and spending time with family. A visitation will be held on Friday April 20, from 4pm until 8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W 55th Street, Countryside, where a chapel service will be held on Saturday April 21, at 10am. Per Athie’s request, cremation rites will be accorded privately after the service. The family would like to thank the Doctor’s and Nurse’s at Loyola Cancer Center for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.com) or Loyola Hospice 2301 W 22nd Street, Suite 107, Oak Brook, IL 60523 would be appreciated. Service Info:(708) 352-6500
I have known your mother since high school. Michael stephen lisa. You should be proud of the mother who raised you and passed on many of her attributes to you. She has now receied her reward and up to you carry her torch. Julie and i prayers are with you at this time. Keep in touch
Athie and I met 24 years ago when I first got into the insurance business. Not only an excellent mentor on personal lines coverage but a treasured friend! We continued our friendship even after I left the agency. What a resource on people and a love! May each life she has touched remember and keep moving her legacy forward. She is dancing with angels and watching over each one of you.
Athie and I met on the BNSF commuter train to Chicago. We would ride the train together each morning for years until she retired. She was a wonderful friend. My sincere condolences on the lost of your mother.
I’m Athie’s EX, Athie fought a long brave, strong and courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer defying all the odds She was given when first diagnosed in early 2016. She was truly the EXCEPTION She always believe She would be right up to her death. Athie was a Loving & Caring Person who cared more others than herself. I can testify to this by one example. My wife Pam recently had to have Shoulder Replacement Surgery. Shortly after her Surgery I called Athie as I regularly did to check on how She was doing and feeling. Almost immediately Athie responded “It’s not how I am feeling and doing, It’s how is Pam doing and feeling”
Athie I’m truly sorry for all the Pain & Sorrow I caused You. To You it was always about “Family” and the Kids. May You rest in Peace until we ALL meet again
I am truly grateful to have a caring Aunt/Godmother. She was actively involved and interested in my life from the beginning. I am a stronger and better person because of family members such as her in my life. Rest in Peace and I love you Aunt Athie.