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Kathy Jo Tarquinio

18 June, 1946 – 14 April, 2026
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Laurel Land – Rose Hill Memorial Park and Funeral Home

Kathy Jo Mackler Tarquinio passed Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas after a long battle with dementia.

Kathy was born in Chicago Heights, IL to Burndette and Norman Macker. She married her high school sweetheart for over fifty years. She was a loving mother to her 3 children.

She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Tarquinio, her parents, Burnadette and Norman Mackler, her in laws Patricia and Edwin Tarquinio, her brother Bill Mackler, and brother in law Bill Larson.

Kathy is survived by her children, Tammy, Edward(Laura), and Benjamin (Annette) Tarquinio. Her siblings Lynn (Rich), Diane (Gregg), Gregg (Sally), and Norette. Her in sister in law Lynette (Dave) Grunberg. Her beloved grandchildren Raylyn, Ian, and Brody. In addition to her loving nieces and nephews.

The family has planned a private memorial in Bonita Springs, Florida. In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Foundation.

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