Katherine DeMaria, 69, of Huntley, formerly of Las Vegas, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Katherine was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 1, 1952. She was the oldest of nine siblings and her love for family continued from her siblings to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Katherine was a strong-willed woman who made everyone smile. She loved to joke with her family and friends and was always willing to help if anyone was in need. She will be remembered for the love that she had for everyone around her.
Katherine is survived by her children, Tammie (Michael) Van De Velde, Roland Pelletier (Irene Trejo), and Connie (Gregory) Aumann, her grandchildren, Nicole (Enrique), Cameron, Tyler, Haley, Hayley, Eddie, Ariana, Blake, and Mason, her great-grandchildren, Mia, Emie, and Cruz, and her siblings, David (Cheryl) Powrozek, Janice (Tom) Dianovsky, Jennifer (Kevin) Murphy, Roseann (Bob) Vallo, Sharon (Dan) Nallon, Stanley Powrozek, and Virginia (George) Slywka, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph DeMaria, her mother, Frances Powrozek, and her brother, Donald Powrozek.
Visitation for Katherine will be Monday, March 21, 2022, from 4 p.m. to time of prayer service at 7 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Mass will be Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 10 a.m. with a visitation an hour prior, all at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
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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My sincere condolences to Kathy’s entire family during this difficult time. And to my dearest friend Kathy of 30+ years, my partner in crime at the slot machines, may you Rest In Peace. I will miss you ❤️
rest in heaven now with Joey. No one knows the pain a widow goes through until they become one.
connie...my deepest condolences to you...and your entire family...i haven't known you for very long and i never met your mom but if she was anything like you then i know she will be missed...im so sorry for your loss
Connie we are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you and your mom, may she Rest In Peace!
Dear family, I am very sorry about Kathy’s passing and wish her peace as well as strength from God for the entire family. Love, Aunty Cynthia
I'm so very sorry to learn of Kathy's passing. We were quite a gang -- the DeMarias, the Meolas and the Rinaldis -- having so much fun together for so many years. Kathy was a lovely, loyal and dedicated friend and a proud and devoted mother and wife. I send heartfelt condolences to Kathy's family. I will miss her and will always remember with great affection. Prayers to you all.
Katherine, I will miss you , May you rest in peace. my condolences to your family.
To Kathy's entire family, my sincere condolences to you all. My prayer is for God to comfort you and grant you peace that surpasses all understanding, and may Kathy Rest In God's Eternal Peace.
Tammie, Connie and Roland my prayers are with you and the entire family. I will never forget good old Melrose Street. That is where it all began. I spent many of days with Mom/Kathy. She was truly wonderful. I knew she was truly looking out for all the kids. She would give me a ride to school every morning. I will never forget those rides. It was always fun and she probably taught me a thing or two also. Through the years it was always nice to see her and I always enjoyed being with her. When I say God has a good one I truly mean it from the bottom of my heart. Rest peacefully my dear.. I love you and the family. Geralyn Fontana
Dear family, I am very sorry about Kathy’s passing and wish her peace as well as strength from God for the entire family. Love, Aunty Cynthia