Kimberly Lynn Bator, 50 of Huntley, died peacefully February 26, 2020 with her family by her side.
Visitation will be on Monday, March 2, 2020 from 3:00 to 9:00pm with a service at 7:00pm all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Bator Family.
Kim was born February 21, 1970 in Chicago, the daughter of Wuanita and Kenneth Keen. On September 5, 1993 she married Steven J. Bator. She worked in human resources for the Beckers Group in Elk Grove Village. Everyone who knew Kim was considered family. She was a proud hockey Mom. Kim will be remembered for her loving , giving heart and could brighten up a room just by walking in. She was a loving and devoted, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Steve, her children, Hannah and Zach. By her mother, Nita, brothers, Jeff (Katie) Keen, Jeremy Keen and Justin (Jaquie) Keen and by many nieces and nephews. She also is survived by Steve’s beloved family.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth and by her grandparents.
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Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God Bless you all.
She was not just a friend she was a sister to me. Thank you for 40 years of friendship & sisterhood . I love you my dear sweet friend. ????
She will be missed by all who knew her. A beautiful person inside and out. Our prayers are with you all.
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Kim. May God's loving arms surround all of you.
I am so sorry, Nita. I love you and I know the pain of losing a daughter. You, and your sweet family are in my prayers.
Our heartfelt condolences to all.
Kim was such lovely lady, filled with a Love and care of others. She had God’s light in her that others could see. Prayers for comfort and strength for her beautiful family and dear friends. ????
Dear Family of Kim, Donnie and I want you to know our hearts hurt for you and we are in continued prayer for the amazing grace of God to carry you through this very sorrowful and extremely difficult time. May you sense His presence, comfort, peace and strength. Kim is a lovely lady! Blessings and love! Donnie & Donna
Our deepest sympathies go out to Kim’s family and friends. May God give you the peace that you seek and may our prayers ease the pain of the difficult loss of Kim. I offer you my thoughts and prayers during this dark time in your life.
May Kim rest for eternity in the loving embrace of our Lord ,Jesus. Prayed for daily and never to be forgotten where she is now surrounded by nothing but love and burden less. My prayers and intentions go out for her family.
My sincere sympathies go out to the Bator and Keen families, and Kim’s entire community. What a gift she’s been to so many people.
Prayers go out to Kim's family and friends at this trying of times. She will be missed by all who knew her.
I knew Kim through Pete Szlenk. I will always have the fun memories we all shared back in the 80's.
Words cannot express how deeply she will missed God bless you Kim I'm sure you'll be the number one angel. Love you ❤️
My heartfelt condolences to Kim’s family and many friends. May all your wonderful memories give you strength and peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace ~
I have to keep re-reading this over and over because my heart can't accept it. God Bless you Bator family. Please find peace knowing how very much Kim was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and knowing her spirit will live on in all of us. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Our love and support extend to your entire family. We are so saddened by Kim ‘s passing, but we are blessed to have known her. Much love to you all.
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I READ THIS MY HEART JUST CANT ACCEPT THIS ,IM SO BROKEN UP INSIDE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY I CANT EXPLAIN HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN TO SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON ,,MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE BATOR FAMILY AND MY DEAREST FRIEND HER MOTHER NITA ..MAY HER MEMORIES HELP WITH THE PAIN DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME ,,,MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL ,
We’re sorry for your loss! We never had the opportunity to meet Kim but we know Nita, Ken, Jeremy, Jaquie and Justin. It sounds like she was an amazing lady! I know you all will miss her dearly. You all are in our prayers and I can attest that it’s times like these that Jesus shows up in amazing ways if you’re watching! Our prayer is that He gives you all strength and in comfort and reveals Himself more clearly than ever!
We are so very sorry for your loss Nita. May you and your family feel the love and support from all your friends all over the country. Sending you love and a hug Nita.....????
There are not enough words to express the heartache felt by so many -our prayers & thoughts are with you and you’re loved ones -many years have past but great memories last forever-love to all -Don & Rosemary
I'm sorry for your loss sending my condolences to all family& friends
Our prayers to you and family. Our deepest condolences during this extremely difficult time.
SO SORRY NEITA AND FAMILY, YOUR BEAUTIFUL KIM WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY........
So sorry to have lost such an angel on this earth and Now God has her in his presents
We pray for strength and peace for your entire family. Kim helped make our hockey season great for the parents and players. She always brought an energy to the group. Her smile was infectious to all around her. What an honor to have known her. She can say she made this world a better place.
I am saddened to hear of Kim’s passing. She was a wonderful person, whom I’m glad I got the pleasure of meeting during Hannah and Jenna’s cheerleading years. Deepest condolences to Kim’s family. Will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Our condolences go out to Kim’s family and friends. Words can not describe how deeply sorry we are for such a huge loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Prayers to your family during this difficult time. May God watch over you.
Dear family, I want you to know we are praying for all of you. Such a loss, is heaven's gain. with love
I only met Kim a few times. I wish it were more. She was the most pleasant, friendly smiley person. I followed her mostly on Facebook and IG. My cousin Steve was a very lucky man. Great couple. Two great kids. I haven't seen my cousin's enough although I enjoy their company when I do. Hockey is in our blood and it continues with their son Zach. I can tell she was a great person and will be deeply missed. She will never be forgotten.
So sorry for your loss! Your mom was a sweetheart.
Steve, to you and your family… We are so deeply sorry for your loss and pray that God grant you strength during this very difficult time. Kim’s smile was infectious and beautiful and we will always remember her that way. May her memory be eternal.
Steve, my deepest and sincere condolences. May God bless you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give all of your strength and comfort in the days ahead. Kim was an outstanding daughter, wife, mother and role model. Kim will be missed by all who had the privilege to know and love her.
My heart felt condolences to all who knew her and loved her.
My heart hurts for you all. Know she is in the arms of the Lord ..
Steve. Hannah, Zach, Auntie Nita, to all the Bator and Keen Families our hearts are aching for you all. The loss of this beautiful soul has touched many. Kim will forever be in our hearts. ????
Steve. Hannah, Zach, Auntie Nita, to all the Bator and Keen Families our hearts are aching for you all. The loss of this beautiful soul has touched many. Kim will forever be in our hearts. ????
Nita and family please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences. From a mother to a mother my heart is aching for you and all your family . You all are in my thoughts and my prayers. Love you ❤️
The Lyon Family stands in prayer for you all. Kim was so precious and beautiful. We love you ????????
I am so sorry Nita for the loss of your daughter Kim. It's not an easy losing a daughter as you know I lost my daughter Marcie 5 years ago. They are angels now in Heaven. Condolences to your whole family as this is a hard time for all and you will all need each other. I know what she meant to you and I am so sorry. But you know words don't make the pain go away. She will always be in your heart ❤️
Dearest Nita, I am so saddened to hear of your daughter’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sending you my love with hugs and kisses.
Dearest Nita, I am so saddened to hear of your daughter’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sending you my love with hugs and kisses.
Dearest Nita, I am so saddened to hear of your daughter’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sending you my love with hugs and kisses.
Prayers to the family and love ones.
Our prayers go out to the family
I am so sorry to hear about this. My prayers go out to the Bator family. I am a good friend of Steve's cousin Brian and Tracey and have met Kim several times in the past at their kids parties and she had such a beautiful smile. God bless and rest in peace
Words are failing me to show the depth of my shock, sadness, and sympathy I extend to all of Kim's loved ones.
My Heartfelt Condolences To all..
I have not met Kim but feel I knew her through her sweet mama, Nita. My heart hurts for all of you so very much. There really aren't words. Faith is seeing the light with your heart, especially when your heart is broken, when all your eyes (and heart) see is darkness. I trust in time, sweet and wonderful memories of Kim will help your heart see the light as you walk in Faith and lean on Him who carries all our burdens,
We are all so stunned and broken hearted. Steve, Hanna, Zach our love , thoughts and prayers to you all. This extremely difficult to process. She's home being held tightly in God's arms. We will be there tomorrow after work. Lovingly, Janis, Willy, Ian, Bryce, and Logan.
Steve, Nita, Zach and Hannah, Wishing you all peace and love, and know you’ll always have a home and family with us. Keeping all of you and Kim in our hearts and prayers. Much love Carl, Liam and Mary Ellen.
Nita, Steve, Hannah, and Zach: Words can't even come remotely close to describe what I'm feeling and thinking. Please know that I'm genuinely keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa and I are still in shock & disbelief. Kim was a wonderful, kind & beautiful person full of goodness and love. We are happy to have gotten to know Kim and Steve and to call them good friends. Steve, Hanna, Zach our love , thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I miss Kim as a colleague and a friend since many years. My thoughts are with all of Kim's family.
Very grateful to have known and worked with Kim, she was not afraid to challenge others for the better. Very humbled by her passing and will remember the good times and positive impact she made. Wishing you comfort and peace.
My deepest sympathies go out to the Bator and Keen families. I pray for your comfort and peace during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies go out to the Bator and Keen families. I pray for your comfort and peace during this difficult time.
There are no words that can express how sorry we are for your loss...Kim and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ????
To the entire Bator and Keen families, I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Kim that well but any time I was around her, she was always so nice and fun to be around. My condolences to the families and May she RIP
Prayers to you and your family. May peace find you and console during this time. So very sorry for your loss.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to all of you during this very difficult time.
Kim was an amazing, strong and kind woman. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers for her beloved family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bator family. She will certainly be missed in morning gym class.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Bator Families. So sorry to hear about your loss.