Kathleen M. Karlovsky, 65, of Huntley formerly of Arlington Heights, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Centegra Hospital in Woodstock following a lengthy illness.
She was born December 10, 1946 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Basista) Shusta. She grew up in Justice, Illinois and graduated from Mount Assisi High School in Lemont. She began her career working as a secretary for Sears International. She then married John E. Karlovsky on April 15, 1972 in Summit, Illinois. The couple made their home in Westchester for a time and later Arlington Heights where she was active in the school system, PTA and later working as a secretary in the grade school and middle schools of District 25. She later served as a teaching assistant in those schools. In 2005, the couple moved to Huntley in retirement. Kathleen really enjoyed her time at their summer home in St. Germain, Wisconsin, was well known for cooking and baking and cherished the social times with her many friends and family.
She is survived by her husband, John of Huntley, her three sons, Daniel (Samantha) of Cary, Timothy (Dawn) of Algonquin and Joseph (Victoria) Karlovsky of Buffalo Grove and her grandchildren, Madison, Michael, Jackson, Lincoln, Finnegan and Jelena.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 28th from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and on Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation.
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John My heartfelt condolences at the loss of your wife. May God surround you and your family with His comfort, grace and peace. Deepest sympathy.
We are sorry for your loss. Kathy was one of the loveliest and sweetest ladies to walk the earth.
John, please receive my deepest condolences for the passing of Kathy. My prayers are with you and your family. May God?s blessing be with you and your family.
My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Joe.
I was so fortunate to know Kathy. I was a teacher to her sons, worked with her during her years at Arlington Heights School District #25, and I think she was a beautiful person. I am so sorry that I am not able to attend the service, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. We are all lucky to have known her.
John, Gilda and I are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please receive our deepest condolences. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Our sincerest condolences regarding your loss of Kathy
John, I am saddened to hear of your loss. You and your sons will be in my prayers. Blessings to you, Mary
Im so sorry to learn of Kathys passing. She and my mom, Carol Christian Luthy, were best friends as kids in Justice. Even after my mom moved to California in high school, they still remained friends until my moms death in 2004. Praying for your family.
Dear John, I really want to express to you and your sons, my sympathy and caring thoughts on the occasion of your wifes Kathy death.
Many warm and supportive thoughts are sent to your family from the Retired Staff of AHDS 25. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She is fondly remembered by many staff.
Many warm and supportive thoughts are sent to your family from the Retired Staff of AHDS 25. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy is fondly remembered by many staff. Kathy volunteered for me at the Ivy Hill Library and it was always a joy to work with her. She was always so supportive and fun. Sue Mika