Kathleen “Kathy” Ryan, 72, of Huntley, formerly of Barrington, Arlington Heights and Chicago, died peacefully on June 24, 2021.
Kathy was born in Chicago on September 11, 1948, to parents Albert and Betty (nee Kroll) Cavicchioni. Kathy was incredibly dedicated to her children and her grandchildren. She loved to spend time with them and was very caring. She was very active in her church, Willow Creek, and was passionate in her love for the Lord. She was generous with her time, volunteering as a student mentor and with Feed My Starving Children. She was independent and loved her bible study groups, bowling, and women’s poker nights. She was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Kathy is survived by her children, Cliff (Jennifer) Ryan and Jeff (Julie) Ryan, her step-children, Bill Ryan, Joe (Leslie) Ryan, and Jim (Martha) Ryan, her 11 grandchildren, her siblings, Bob (Cathie) Cavicchioni and Steve Cavicchioni, her aunt, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and her dog, Holly.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Leslie Cavicchioni.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to time of memorial service 4:00 p.m. at Willow Creek Community Church Huntley, 38W133 Huntley Rd, Dundee Township, IL 60118
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made in Kathy's honor to Feed My Starving Children, Helping Paws Animal Shelter, and/or Willow Creek Huntley Church.
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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To the family of Kathy I write with a heavy heart for a special person. My prayers to you her family for your loss. Your happy memories shared will help get through this sorrow. She loved all of you.
Kathy was a vibrant, positive woman who accomplished big things with a smile. She had charge of Kids Hope mentors on Wednesdays when I helped. She was wonderful with the children and with us. There will never be another Kathy; she will be sorely missed. She is dancing in Heaven right now!!
Jeff & family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and grandma so young. It was inspiring to read about the contributions she made to her causes. I know she will be missed but always loved and remembered. My condolences go out to you and the family.
She devoted her life serving our ultimate father, and developing children for their future and she will be missed dearly.God’s Love and guidance to her entire family
My heart is heavy with grief upon hearing of the loss of my dear friend, Kathy. Kathy was my Guardian Angel who inspired me to be the best person I could be in an environment that is stark and cold. She lifted me spiritually through her generous heart. I will miss her dearly
To Kathy’s family and friends…. I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news… I still am. In the short time I knew her, I enjoyed her gift of positivity, great laugh and her love for Holly. My Deepest Sympathies… she was a Special Lady.