Kathleen Hard Obituary

Hard, Kathleen (Kathy)

Kathy was born and raised in Gary, Indiana and spent her adult life in the Chicago area, most recently in Oak Park and Northlake. She retired from the State of Illinois in 2013 and was a lifelong union activist, and advocate for social justice and animal rights. She passed away following many years of disability and health challenges, but was always upbeat and most concerned about those around her. She was Resident Council president at Casa Scalabrini Village, where she lived independently, and where she also led a popular weekly Trivia competition, which she designed and developed herself. Kathy will be sorely missed by her best friend Sue Zavoskey, and her beloved relatives, niece Jeanette Hard, sister-in-law Midalia (Meg) Hard, grandniece Ahnastasia (Tashie) Hard, grandnephews Khristian Hard and Ahmad Passmore; and cousin Thelma Rosenfeld. She would consider it an honor if donations in her name were made to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Arrangements are private.

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