OBITUARY

Kathy J. Walsh

Name: Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
Address: Machesney Park, IL

September 5, 1954 – March 16, 2018

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Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

Kathy J. Walsh, 63, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 16, 2018 at Swedish American Hospital after a short illness. She was born September 5, 1954 in Viroqua, WI, the daughter of LaVerne and Naomi (Pelton) Melvin. Kathy was a very strong person, who loved reading her braille books, and listening to audio books. She loved talking on the phone.

Kathy is loved and will be missed by her son, Brian Walsh; grandchildren, Austin (Zoey) Walsh, and Breanna Walsh; great-grandchildren, Aubriella and Landen; brother, Tim (Carol) Melvin; sisters, Dolly (Jerry) McNier, Cindy (John) Spitzner, and Lynn (Tom) Buntjer. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one niece and one nephew.

A private family service will take place.

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FAMILY

Brian WalshSon

Austin (Zoey) WalshGrandson

Breanna WalshGranddaughter

Aubriella WalshGreat Granddaughter

Landen WalshGreat Grandson

Tim (Carol) MelvinBrother

Dolly (Jerry) McNierSister

Cindy (John) SpitznerSister

Lynn (Tom) BuntjerSister

LaVerne MelvinFather

Naomi (Pelton) MelvinMother

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