Kathleen M. Smith

Kathleen M. Smith, nee Diamond, age 68 passed away at her home in Elmhurst; beloved wife of James W. for over 47 years; loving mother of Michelle Lynn (Pete) Hanssel and Kimberly Ann (Robert Jr.) Bozek; wonderful Grandmother “NaNa” of Colin and Mary Kathleen Hanssel, Robert John III, Aubrey Kathleen and Brayden James and the late Kayla Smith Bozek; cherished daughter of the late George A. and the late Kathleen, nee O’Donnell; kind sister of Timothy G. Diamond and the late Bobby Diamond and sister- in-law of Donna and Ron Medema, and Glenn and Diane Smith; fond aunt of Mike, Cathy, Debbie, Ryan and Alex. Jim and Kathy met at a college dance in 1969, after years of seeing each other but never actually being introduced, and from that moment it was love for Jim. They married in 1971 and began their life together. Throughout life Kathy enjoyed vacationing with her family, walking her dog, and spending time with her grandchildren. Kathy was the most kind and generous person anyone could meet. She had a love for dogs especially her dog Odie, holidays and the St. Patrick’s Parade in Elmhurst. While working most of her life, she raised her daughters to become great ladies and mothers. Her grandchildren were loved and Nana gave them anything she could. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory lives on forever. Friends and family will meet Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 10:30 a.m. and celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church 779 South York Road, (At Madison), Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago, 3100 S. Central Ave Cicero, IL 60804 – a Non Profit Organization for children and adults with special needs. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com