Kathleen V. Bryson
Kathleen V. Lemke Bryson passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2023. Cherished daughter of the late Frank Lemke and Sophie Zokas Lemke, and daughter-in-law to the late Thomas J. Bryson, Sr. & Lena De Rango Bryson. Beloved wife of Thomas J. Bryson; loving mother of Thomas R. and Mallory Bryson. Sweetest sister to Sandra Belvedere, Janice Cepulionis, Frank Lemke, and the late Robert Lemke. Loved sister-in-law, devoted aunt, fond cousin, and dear friend to many.
Visitation 3 to 9pm on Tuesday, December 12th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Chapel prayers 9:15am from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for an 10am Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 13th. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance are greatly appreciated.
Funeral information: 708-352-6500
Love you Cuz. We had some great times together as young evolving women. You were either at our house in Beverly, or I was at yours in Bridgeport. We’d walk to Halsted and go to the shops, thrift stores or just walk the neighborhood. You were my best friend then. You’ll always have a place in my heart. Rest easy. See you on the other side.
Love,
Jamie Lemke Hodges
Cookie, we go back a long ways! Our families connected through Jan, your eldest sister & our aunt (married to Harvey). I always identified us as “cousins.” I wished we were. When we were teens, I had a fun time vacationing with your fun family at Union Pier. I remember thinking: “Wow, they sure are loud!” When I graduated college and moved to Chicago looking for work, you & your kooky friend, Roseanne took me to the best bars & clubs in town. I loved reconnecting with you as real adults, especially at Jan’s 80th birthday. I will miss your kindness, wonderful realistic outlook on life, and always finding the good in everything. RIP, dear friend.