Kathy Crampton-Marrapodi

Kathy Lou Hwass Crampton Marrapodi, 64, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away January 25, 2012. She was born March 3, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Ann Hwass. Kathy's varied career spanned roles such as IHOP server, bank teller, high school French teacher, professional fundraiser and development director, advertising and marketing professional, healthcare executive, Christ Clown, prayer-group leader, RV driver, retreat leader, "ding-a-ling" (hand bell choir member) and trolley company manager. Kathy had a strong faith base and a particular devotion to Mary, our Blessed Mother. She was an active member of the Roman Catholic Church serving as a lector, Eucharistic minister, choir member, and general "I'll help in whatever way necessary" volunteer at St. Petronille in Glen Ellyn, IL and St. Scholastica in Woodridge, IL. She was also a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Port Charlotte.

Kathy was a loving wife to Gregg Marrapodi, whom she married on January 3, 2012; a cherished and generous mother to Kimberly (Josh) Chambers, Ashley (Jason) Keays, and Lyndsey (David) McCue; a beloved grammy to Tyler, Sean, Connor, Kelsey, Parker, Emma, and Madeline; a newly-minted step-mother and grandmother to Pamela (Ray), David (Jenina), Daniel (Andrea), William, Otis and Zora; she was a precious daughter to Ann Hwass; a daughter-in-law to Margy Marrapodi; sister to Suellen, Mary Beth and Edward "Chip"; she was an aunt and friend to many. Kathy was predeceased by her grandson, Gabriel John and her father, Edward Hwass. Her soul and spirit will be celebrated for the rest of our lives.

The family would like to extend its deepest thanks to Dr. James Orr and Dr. David McAtee, mom's physicians in Florida. In addition, we are proud to call the staff at Tidewell Hospice House "family", too. Their loving care of Mom - and us - made her last days comfortable and peaceful.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm at the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. The Funeral Mass will be at 12 noon, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda with Father Jerry Kaywell officiating. Services in Illinois will be a Visitation on Monday, January 30 from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm at the Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 pm, on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at the St. Scholastica Catholic Church, 7800 Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation to the American Cancer Society [http://main.ascevents.org/site/TR and search for Gregg Marrapodi or Gregg's Automotive Repair] or the Women's Cancer Program [Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, 99800 South Health Park Drive, Suite 210, Ft. Myers, FL 33908] in Kathy's name.