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Kathleen Heilig Obituary

Heilig, Kathleen M. (nee Walsh), age 57, of Skokie, beloved wife of Allen, loving mother of Brent, Stacey (Charles) Kolder, Mark and Susan Heilig, fond grandmother of Nathan Allen Kolder, dear sister of Carole Walsh, Thomas (Nancy) Walsh and the late Sheila Walsh, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Oehler Funeral Home DesPlaines Chapel, 2099 Miner St. (corner of Rt. 14 & Rand Rd.), DesPlaines. Family and friends to meet Friday, 10:15 a.m., at St. Peter Catholic Church, 8100 Niles Center Rd., Skokie, for Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, appreciated. For further info: 847-824-5155

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 14, 2006.

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Charlie Kolder

June 22, 2006

Kathy was one of the greatest people I knew. She was my loving mother in law. She always had so much love and support for me. I am a very lucky person to have known her and be part of her family. I am greatfull to have her looking over me and my future son. I love you and miss you so much.

Danielle Davino

June 16, 2006

Stacey, Mark, Susan, Al, and Brent: I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was an amazing person, as well as another mother figure for me in my younger years. Her memory will live on in all of our hearts.

Liz Stucker

June 15, 2006

Dear Allen, Brent, Stacey, Mark, Susan and Family,

Words cannot express my sincerest sympathy and condolences at this time. Kathy was a very special person who filled the hearts of many with her warm and caring personality. Her loving memories will be forever cherished.

Shelley Chipkin

June 15, 2006

Al, Brent, Stacey, Mark & Susan - With deepest sympathy and a heavy heart, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have nothing but fond memories of Kathy; she personified all that is truly good and genuine. She brought joy and kindness to everyone who was blessed enough to have crossed her path. Nobody will ever forget Kathy. Blessings and peace. Love, Shelley

Mike LaBrose

June 14, 2006

Al , I'm so sorry for your loss. I think about you often, especially at Christmas. I will always remember the gifts to Children hospital.You are a special person and will always be in my prayers.

Wendy Walsh-Turner

June 14, 2006

Kathy was one of the nicest, most generous people I have ever encountered. She did good things because she was a wonderful person and not because she expected anything in return. I am so lucky to have known her and even luckier that she was my aunt. My husband and son are fortunate to have had the chance to spend time with her in the last few years, too. I cannot think of one instance in my years as her niece that she did anything besides love and support me. I can only hope to be even one-tenth of the person she was in life. I will miss my Aunt Kathy being here physically but I know that if anyone is looking out for her family from somewhere else, it is her.

Greg Brieschke

June 14, 2006

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please allow me to extend any help you may need during this very tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with the Heilig family, now and forever. May God walk with you and bless you with the brilliance of His presence.



--Greg

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