Inga K. Kassel

Born on June 11, 1928, in Chicago, Inga grew up during the Great Depression, an experience that helped shape her lifelong resilience and quiet strength. Known for her thoughtful nature, she showed genuine care and kindness to everyone around her. Through her friendships and devotion to family, Inga made a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Inga dedicated much of her life to raising a family grounded in strong moral values. She cherished many long-lasting friendships and enjoyed golf, bridge, bowling, and traveling. Above all, she found her greatest joy in watching her family grow and thrive.

She is survived by her loving family: her children, Mary Kay Henson (Brian) of Bloomington, IL; John Kassel (Rebecca) of New Port Richey, FL; Bill Kassel (Char) of Fox River Grove, IL; and Tim Kassel (Jennifer Norton) of Garner, NC; her grandchildren, Sean, David, Michael, and Daniel Henson; Evan, Brittany, Victoria, Nicole, Steven, and Michelle Kassel; and Alex Kassel-Cook; her great-grandchildren, Cydney, Ian, Marty, Gemma, Jude, Charlie-Margot Henson, Etta Kassel and two more on the way; her brother, Bill Bidinger; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom will forever cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Kassel; her parents, Frank and Catherine Bidinger; her brothers, Frank and Ray (Lorraine) Bidinger; her sister, Lillian Floody; her grandson, Kevin Kassel; and her sister-in-law, Jeanne Bidinger.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be a great honor to Inga's memory.