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Kathleen Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Kathleen S. (nee Hogin) Age 74, of Scottsdale, AZ and Elmhurst, IL; beloved wife of the late Dr. Richard K. Sullivan, D.D.S.; loving mother of Julie (James) Doherty and Bryan (April) Sullivan; proud grandmother of Fiona, Bridget, Keira, Mary, Joe, Caroline and Stephen; aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Kathleen and her late husband moved to Scottsdale, AZ over 20 years ago. She was an avid golfer and Bridge player and actively volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister for the sick and for the Meals on Wheels program. Memorial visitation at Visitation Church, 779 S. York Rd., Elmhurst from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for The Hope Chest, 305 W. Hillgrove Ave., La Grange, IL 60525 (thehopechest.net). Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 17, 2019.

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Julie DiRe

April 28, 2024

There are too many memories.
Starting with Loyola Den Sch
Nick met Dick in 1964.....
I met the adorable and lovable (Irish)
Couple in 1966 ....
Nick dropped quarters into a pay tele and manouvered USARMY transfers to Germany. It was a contest to which couple took the greatest advantage of serving our country and
Traveling the cntenant!!
We later shared many home visits!!
My dear husband passed from a gleoblastoma 13 years ago.
Just prior we visited Dick in the near end. We offered to come again.
It didn´t seem to work for Kathy.
Next Nick had 6 months to share with US!! I can HEAR Dicks laugh
always as well as Nick´s. What is with
those guys???
And, now Sweet Kathy. Always loving
and generous!! With our whole family !! Kathy gave to All!!!
Blessings...
Sending a grand hello and Love
to All
Julia Di Re and Family
Nick. Chris. Elizabeth and 6 kiddos

Maureen (Shea) Stojack

December 19, 2019

Kathy thanks for the friendship and laughter you always shared. Blessings on your family & friends, as they go through this hard time and loss.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

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Mark Bourassa

December 17, 2019

Kathy, I give thanks for allowing me to serve you through the years. We became friends , laughed, enjoyed lunch together many of times. Kathy thank you for your trust, sharing your knowledge, your alarm code we often set off and the joy of friendship. Rest in peace my dear friend. Mark

Mary Kathleen Earle Kisiel

December 17, 2019

So very sorry about the loss of your mother - we were friends back at Trinity. May she Rest In Peace, and may you all be consoled in the love of the Lord.

December 17, 2019

Bryan (Solly), April, and the girls: On behalf of the Guenin family, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Kathleen sounded like an angel and she will be watching down on all of us now. Best from the beach, Michael, Nicole, Jack, Grant & Sloane.

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