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Kathleen Kurrle Obituary

Kathleen D. Kurrle, age 41 of River Forest; beloved wife of Jochen Kurrle; loving mother of Niklas, Patrick and Liadain; cherished daughter of Maureen and the late Thomas R. O'Bryan; dear sister of Thomas (Martha), Daniel (Pia), Patrick, Timothy (Renee), Deidre (Bruce), Dennis (Molly), Robert (Kathleen) and Kevin (Marie); adoring aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Friday, January 31st from 3 to 9 at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. Memorial Mass Saturday, February 1st at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Church, 528 Lathrop Ave., River Forest. Interment Private. Please omit flowers. Funeral Arrangements by Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home 708-383-3191 or www.drechslerbrownwilliams.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 31, 2014.

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February 6, 2014

I am sorry to have missed the services for your dear daughter, wife, mother, aunt, Kathleen. Donna let me know of the death but I somehow missed the details about the services. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Pat Connery Koko

Kate Walsh Hennessy

February 3, 2014

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Kurrle Family. Kathleen was a wonderful woman. God bless her beautiful children. I was a friend from high school and will remember her smile and sense of humor.

Nancy Quinn

February 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Kurrlie Family. Kathleen was a dear and brave young woman, an inspiration to many. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. God Bless you.

Molly Burns

February 1, 2014

Kathleen was such a fun loving girl. In high school she would home out w her cousins Dave and Matt and just have a blast. As teens, We worked at Scottis Deli in Oak Park for a little while which was fun too. Always fun to hang out with. My son is in the same grade as Patrick and I hoped to see her for many more years to come. I can't believe it ended so quickly. The world is at a loss without Kathleen. I hope her kids remember her humor and strength. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Molly McGowan Burns

Nancy Greco

January 31, 2014

So sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. She had a long fight and held on for a long time. Our sympathies to Jochen and the rest of the family. May you have cherished memories, as we do.

Nancy & Kathleen Greco

January 31, 2014

May God sustain you and give you his peace at this time Kurrlie Family. Only time can ease all your pain and remember that Kathleen was loved, as this will help you to get brought your daily life. God is near when our hearts are broken and he has provided his Word to comfort us in our times of distress. Always remember this.
PS 62:8. -- D

Jenny Lutz Shipman

January 31, 2014

A beautiful soul taken far too soon. My prayers are with Kathleen's family.

January 31, 2014

Kevin and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 31, 2014

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

Therese and Michael Cormack

January 31, 2014

Your presence will be missed at the FP pool this summer, Kathleen... thanks for inspiring us all to live life to the fullest! We pray in thanksgiving your suffering is over and you are at peace. We love you.

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Memorial Events
for Kathleen Kurrle

Jan

31

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

the Nineteenth Century Club

178 Forest Ave., Oak Park, IL

Feb

1

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Luke Church

528 Lathrop Ave., River Forest, IL

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203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302

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