Kathleen Heklowski
Kathleen Heklowski, 68, of Western Springs. Beloved wife of Ken. Loving mother of Stephanie (Chris) Lee. Devoted grandmother of Morgan Lee. Dear aunt and friend of many. She will be dearly missed. Visitation 9am until time of chapel prayers, 10:30am Saturday, April 10 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Masks required. Group limits and social distancing measures are in place. Funeral Mass 11am at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 S. Wolf Rd., Western Springs. All guests must pre-register for Mass at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948a8af28abf58-kathy. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
Kathy was a wonderful person with a beautiful spirit that lit up a room. We are so saddened by her passing. May she rest at the Lord’s side for eternity and watch over her family forever.
Rest in the Lords arms. I will always remember her as a kind girl in grammar school.
the loss of a dear dear friend. kathy was sweet and kind, a loving and giving person to everyone and we all loved her. since our school days we shared and laughed and cried and danced and learned- a lifetime together. she will be missed. she is at peace with the angels.
my condolences to ken, steph and her entire family
mary
All God’s people have a place in the choir…so the song goes and it makes present for me those middle-school kids attending St. Casimir Elem. School, way back in the 1960s. We, their teachers, loved them, and still do. Our Kathy was always the calming, gentle one. The one who lead in support and gentle actions. She cared about her classmates and did her part in keeping their lives and hearts together…her part in their choir. I was pleased to be with her and some of the kids just before she became ill. I hold her fondly in prayer, heart and sweet memory. Ken, I am so sorry for the loss and hurt you must feel. Easter Sunday? There must be a love filled message for you and your family in God’s choice of that day.
Lorraine (Kathy’s teacher…Sr. Philomene)
Oh, I am so sorry for the loss and hurt you must feel. ButEaster a Sunday!
Our deepest sympathy to you Ken and Stephanie. Kathy was one of a kind; caring, loving, friendly and caring. Have beautiful memories of her visiting next door and birthday parties. So glad to have known her. May her memory be forever eternal.
Very saddened over our loss of Kathy. She was a dear friend for so many many years. She was vibrant, cheerful and loving, and seeing her from time to over the years always brought pleasure. Ken, my sincere sympathy to you and your daughter.
Our sincere condolences Ken & Steph.
Heaven has gained an angel.
We will miss our dear friend who gave her all in the fight of her life.
We will treasure the great memories we’ve made together; our girls OLC days; weddings; summer evening pizza get togethers; sharing pictures of our new grand babies.
You will be missed dear friend.
We will someday meet again ❤️
Our deepest sympathy Ken.
Kathy was always such a sweet and kind person. It was a pleasure having grown up near her on Whipple Street. My Mom always enjoyed her visits and thought the world of her. Our entire Samars family will miss her.
Theresa McNamara Diciolla : my deepest sympathy to Ken and family. I worked with Kathy at Inheritance Abstractors and she was a wonderful person. God bless her.
I remember Kathy at my big sister’s pajama party – those St. Casimir days. No place to hide. Sweet and kindhearted Kathy took
the time to talk to me in our kitchen; how thoughtful she was. Then again years later at my mother’s wake. “You had a baby two
weeks ago!” And then she gave me a comforting, comforting hug.
My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. May Kathy rest in peace.
My dearest friend Kathy, You’ve been my best friend since 2nd grade, and we’ve continued our special friendship throughout all these years. You have always been a kind, caring, thoughtful person, and it’s no wonder why so many people love and hold you in the regard. I miss you with all my heart, but it gives me comfort to know that the Lord has taken you with Him to heaven on Easter Sunday. What a glorious day! ❤️ God bless Kenny, Stephanie and the whole family.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Our St Casimir school days were so memorable.. We did everything together as a group trips Downtown, movies and just hanging out laughing..
Ken, Stephanie I am so sorry for your loss, we all loved her, Kathy will be missed, but will always be in our hearts.
Oh, Cousin. We can’t believe you would be the first to leave us. We now dwell on the happy memories of visiting you and Ken
in Chicago, Cicero, and Western Springs. How we talked and laughed about family history and family antics. We remember
visiting the botanical gardens in Glencoe, your visits to Kentucky where we all had a reunion, and your kindness in coming
to Michigan to attend our 40th wedding anniversary. We know we will meet again on the other side.
Ken – We are very sorry for your loss. Reading all of the above comments and hearing the love and respect in your voice when you speak of Kathy it is pretty obvious what she means to you. We will pray for you and your family.
Kathy and I had the same grandparents. Her father and my mother were brother and sister. I had the joy of being with her from an early age. It was always fun to have family gatherings. Since the grandparent’s house was next door to ours, we could start early and stay late. During our college years, many visits were made between Houghton, Michigan, and Chicago. Kathy and Ken got married the same year as Diana and myself. We started families and compared notes when we got together.
The kids grew quickly, our parents passed on, and retirement was here.
At our 40th anniversary at Sokol Camp in Michigan, we sat at a picnic bench and spoke of how our grandparents enjoyed this place. Time seemed to be a strange liquid that you could not hold onto. Dear Kathy, I will miss you, miss you dearly.