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Kathleen Kane Obituary
Kane, Kathleen C. (nee Groarke), age 96, beloved wife of the late Frank J., dearest mother of Francis J., Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, Joseph T. (Sara), James M. (Marianne), Mary Ellen (Edward J.) Burke, and Regina (Charles) Millington, fond grandmother of John (Angelique) Burke, Kathleen and Maureen Burke, Gina (Daniel) Carlson, Charles (Erin) Millington, Matthew, Andrew, Timothy, Michael and Maria Kane, great grandmother of 6, sister of the late Mary Toughy, Delia Beisty, James, Patrick and Michael Groarke, Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday, at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral home, 44 S. Mill St. Naperville. Visitation and Prayer service will Tuesday, February 7th after 9 a.m., at St Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd. Naperville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Patrick's Residence. For info. 630-355-0213To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Kane
Paul Flaherty
February 12, 2006
Dear Frank, Mary Ellen, Joe, Regina and Jim,
My prayers for you as you celebrate your mother's life and resurrection even as you deeply experience her absence in death.
Peace
Chuck Pope
February 7, 2006
Dear Kane family,
Your Mother is kindly remembered as my "Second Mom" during our years on Ridgland Avenue. We send our sincere condolences on her passing.
Chuck and Patty Pope and family
Jan Hull
February 7, 2006
Dear Bishop Kane and family: I was
sorry to learn of your Mother's
passing when they announced it at
Mass at Our Lady of Mt.Carmel on
Sunday. May she rest in peace, and
may it comfort you to know that she
is with Our Lord. I'm sorry for your
loss. My prayers and condolences
are with you at this time.
Peace. Jan Hull
Louis Apostol
February 6, 2006
My sincerest regrets to you and family.
Louis G. Apostol
Sal Guccione
February 6, 2006
Dear Bishop Kane and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear mother. Please know that the Catholic schools of Vicariate II have included you in their daily prayers. May you find comfort knowing that so many of our young students,their teachers and principals hold you in prayer during your time of loss. God's blessings on your family.
Jim & Suzanne Millington
February 6, 2006
Dear Fran, Joe, Jim, Mary Ellen and Regina,
We are sorry for your loss of a wonderful Mom and Grandma. Our prayers are with you and your families.
Nanda & Bob LaPata
February 5, 2006
Dear Bishop Kane,
Please accept our condolances. We will keep you, your family and your mother in our prayers.
Daniel Niemiec
February 5, 2006
Jim, Marianne, Matthew, Andrew, Bishop Francis Kane, and the rest of the Kane family,
I'm sorry to read about your loss.
I didn't know Kathleen but she lived a long full life and she is now reunited with Frank in the presence of God.
I wish you all the strength to bear the loss and my deepest sympathy.
Mandi Brooks
February 5, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you and your family. We know how very special she was to you.
Love-Mandi, Bill, and Maggie Brooks
Ray Millington
February 5, 2006
Dear Fran, Joe, Jim, Mary Ellen and Regina,
In spite of the great loss to all of you; we're relieved to know that your mother is finally at peace. It's comforting to know that there's someone else that we know and love who's in heaven to watch over us.
Ray and Linda Millington
Kevin Hays
February 5, 2006
Dear Frank, Mary Ellen, Regina, Joe and Jim,
Please accept my condolences made with fond memories at this time of your loss. Your mother will be remembered at this morning's Eucharist.
Sincerely,
Kevin Hays
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