Kathleen A. Freis, 70, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 29, 1952 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of John H. and Theodora (Soteropoulos) Freis. Kathy was proud to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Swedish American Health System for over 46 years. She had an eye for antiques and enjoyed antiquing with her sister, Karen. Kathy had a vast collection of McCoy Pottery and lighthouses. Most of all, she adored traveling the Outer Banks, North Carolina as much as she could.
Kathy is loved and missed by her siblings, Jacqueline (Dale) Swanson, Karen (Jerry) Kosinski and Kevin Freis; niece, Tina (Jay) Bush; nephews, Matthew (Erika) Swanson, Jason Kosinski and Justin Kosinski; great nieces, Julia Bush and Emilia Kosinski; and great-nephews, Kane Kosinski and Luke Swanson. She was preceded in death by her parents, nephew, Mark Swanson and great-niece, Evelyn Bush.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Promedica Hospice, Swedish American Cancer Center and Comfort Keepers for their loving and compassionate care of Kathleen.
A memorial gathering will take place from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Freis family.
