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Kathleen Stumpf Obituary

Stumpf, Kathleen B. age 56, of LaPorte, IN, died Monday, December 15, 2003, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. Lived in the LaPorte area for one year, coming from Chicago, IL. Born October 31, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to Mary D. (Davis) O'Brien and Daniel P. O'Brien. Married on February 15, 1969, in Chicago, IL, to Charles J. Stumpf, who survives. Mado Management-Nursing Home Administrator for four years. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Illinois Nursing Home Administration Association (Headquartered in Springfield, IL), and avid gardener, loved fishing and loved to cook. Survivors include, husband, Mr. Charles J. Stumpf of LaPorte, IN; mother, Mary D. O'Brien of Chicago, IL; father, Daniel P. O'Brien of Chicago, IL; son, Charles F. Stumpf of Berwyn, IL; daughter, Bridget Stumpf of Chicago, IL; brother, Peter (Mimi) O'Brien of Chicago, IL; sisters, Maureen O'Brien of Chicago, IL, Margaret (Richard) Schultz of Chicago, IL, and Patricia O'Brien of Chicago, IL; granddaughter, Cydney Stumpf of Berwyn, IL, grandmother of one. She was preceded in death by brother, Daniel O'Brien. Services at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, December 19, 2003, at 11 a.m., Rev. Gary Graf and Rev. Ted Nordquist. Burial at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, IN. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Decemeber 18th, 2003, at Haverstock Funeral Home, and 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 19th. There will be a Prayer Service on Thursday, December 18, 2003, at 6 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 17, 2003.

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Mick Archer

December 11, 2022

Katy and Charlie hosted the reception when Peggy and I got marriied in 1979. She was a kind, generous and gracious person and I wish she was still here to the wonderful child that that marriage produced(Angela). Angela misses her too. Rest in peace, Katy!

Carol Reyes

December 27, 2003

There is so much that can be said of someone as good,as kind,as giving,as compassionate,concerned and caring,as Mrs.Kathleen Stumpf.

There are so many wonderful memories, and I could talk all day about them,but the most outstanding characteristic of Mrs.Stumpf is her unselfish love and helpfulness for others. Mrs.Stumpf has left a part of herself in each one of us. To me-it's the unselfish love and helpfulness that will carry on. Mrs. Stumpf,you will be missed.

Wade Crosson

December 22, 2003

I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the O'Brien and Stumpf families. Katy will always be in my prayers.

Daniel Galvin

December 20, 2003

The Galvin family extends their deepest condolence to the O'brien and Stumpf families on their loss.

Peg O'Connor

December 20, 2003

I'm so sorry . There are no words. I wish ... If there is any thing I can do let me know...

Phil McGovern

December 19, 2003

The McGovern Family sends their sincere condolences to the O'Brien Family on your loss.

Mick Demikis

December 18, 2003

Katy has been on my prayer list for months.Now that she is at peace, I will continue to pray for all of you, her lovely family.I can't really imagine what you are going through.Katy was always very nice to me, and I fondly recall her energy and humour.My favorite memory of her was when she hosted the reception for my wedding with Peggy in 1979 at the house on Wrightwood.I will light a candle for Katy on Christmas Eve at St. Camilas.God bless you all.

Mick Demikis

Kathleen Lewis

December 17, 2003

We extend to the O'Brien family our deepest sympathies. We are very sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Lewis, Laura Sagolla, Jim Kiefer, and Mark Jacobs

terry&bunny obrien

December 17, 2003

To all the Obriens and Stumpf families Bunny and I want to say we are sorry for your loss and want you all to know we will pray for comfort for all of you on this sad day



Terry and Bunny

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