Kathleen graduated from Columbus Hospital School of Nursing in 1967 and spent her career working as a registered nurse in the healthcare industry. She enjoyed nature and traveling, but most especially, Kathleen loved spending time with her family.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Mike Brander, of Warsaw, IN; a son, John Brander of Winona Lake, IN; two grandsons, Ben and Finn Brander of Winona Lake, IN; and her sister, Linda (Aykroid) Pauket. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews throughout the Chicagoland area.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John Aykroid and Tom Aykroid; and her sister, Patricia (Aykroid) Vito.
Private family services. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons - Covington Knolls, Fort Wayne, IN.