Kathryn (Kay) T. Dalton, 76, of Huntley, formerly of Poplar Grove and Elmhurst, died peacefully on December 22, 2020 with her immediate family by her side. Kathryn was born on February 8, 1944 in Chicago to parents Raymond and Dorthe (nee Alpers) Turano. On November 18, 1967, Kathryn married Thomas Dalton at Saint Charles Borromeo in Bensenville and together they raised two strong daughters who carry their mother’s values of love, kindness and hard work. Kathryn was a loving and big-hearted wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family and never hesitated to help them or listen to them when they needed her. Before her retirement she was a registered nurse at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. In her latter healthcare career she had various roles in the private sector as well as co-chaired a Quality Improvement Committee with other PPO networks and hospitals. She proudly was part of a Washington DC Institute of Medicine Committee to develop a national healthcare quality model. Always following her passion for healing she had volunteered her time within hospices and with animals by using healing touch to provide relief to those in pain. She was an artistic and creative soul who spent much of her time using any material she could get her hands on to create pieces of art and various crafts. Her passion was taking nature and wildlife pictures and knitting various items for family and friends. She was a proud member of the Turano bakery family, and her own love for baking and cooking was apparent as she loved to have big Italian family meals at their home. She could often be found proudly cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events. Kathryn also loved to be at home with her husband and dog and could often be found watching the newest Hallmark movie. She will be missed by all who knew her and her big caring and loving heart. Kathryn is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Thomas Dalton, her daughters, Dana (Tom) Wiley, and Alison Dalton, her grandchildren, Jackson, Benjamin, and McKenna, her siblings, Lynda LaLena, and Raymond (Cathy) Turano, many nieces, nephews, goddaughters, and godsons, and her dog, Lacie. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law, Gerald LaLena, and her sister-in-law, Kathy Collins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Kathryn’s name to Young At Heart Pet Shelter https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/youngatheart
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntely, and a Memorial Mass will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Mass will be livestreamed on the DeFiore Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/defiorefuneral/
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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I am so sad to hear about Kay. She was a dear client when I worked at DeVries and later we kept in touch through Facebook The world lost a beautiful sole , but heaven gained an Angel. You will be missed
I lived across the hall at PSL and adored your mother! The last time I saw her was at our last reunion and I enjoyed meeting your father as well. Kay always had the most beautiful eyes which she always wore makeup on. When I asked her why she was so careful putting makeup on her eyes she said” when you have a part of your face that isn’t attractive (she thought it was her nose) you accentuate another part! I never forgot that. I thought she was beautiful! Please accept my thoughts and prayers. You have lost a wonderful mother!
We cannot express enough our heartfelt pain for you and your family. May you feel God in your tears and let you know that she is in good hands now. God bless all you during these difficult times.
Kay and I were dormitory neighbors and we enjoyed many laughs as we studied together. I am so glad that I attended our 50th reunion and got to keep in touch with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. God be with you all.
So saddened by the news she fell ill... Tom and Kay were the best nieghbors we have ever had. I enjoyed having Allie and Dana, two of the nicest teenagers living there as well. Although we didn’t get to see each other often after the move we stayed in touch through social media. As a grandmother myself I can only hope to emulate the wonderful grandmother’s ways of Kay Dalton. She a beautiful human being, the world has lost a good person but gained an Angel in heaven.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Dalton family. May the light of the Lord guide you through this dark time.
Our deepest condolences Dana, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. It is never easy when a loved one passes but God will help you through this time of sadness.
Ali and family, please accept our condolences and prayers for your mother. We hope that your memories of her are sweeter than the sadness you feel now. God Bless you all!
Ali, We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We hope your memories bring you comfort.
Ali and family, please accept our condolences and prayers for your mother. We hope that your memories of her are sweeter than the sadness you feel now. God Bless you all!