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Kathleen Somogyi Obituary

Kathleen Mary Somogyi (nee Finnerty), mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend to so many, has passed peacefully at her home in Libertyville, Illinois on May 8, 2020. Kathleen is survived by her three loving children Lisa, Steve and Matthew. She often remarked at her good fortune in the in-law department with the addition of Molly Byrum and Filip Malyszko to her family. Her greatest joy was watching her grandsons Trent, Oliver, and William come into this world. Kathy was married twice, first to her high school sweetheart and father to her three children Frank Somogyi, who died in 1985. Her second husband, and star stepfather to the kids, was Terrance Kaye who passed in 2015. Kathy will be remembered always for her charm, sarcastic sense of humor and grace through so many of life's challenges. A caring friend, a loving mother & always effervescent grandmother. We will fondly remember her loving smile. Rest In Peace, sweet Kathleen....

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 17, 2020.

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Sue Repking

June 16, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy was always so fun to be around. We were able to get to know each other in Northbrook because Matt & Bryan were friends.
May she Rest In Peace.

Marie LaPorta

May 17, 2020

We were saddened to learn of Kathy's passing. We hope her unconditional love comforts you and her strength and wit continue to inspire you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May her memory be a blessing. Vic and Marie LaPorta

Marie LaPorta

May 17, 2020

We were saddened to learn of Kathy's passing. We hope her unconditional love comforts you and her strength and wit continue to inspire you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May her memory be a blessing. Vic and Marie LaPorta

Marybeth Rudzinski

May 17, 2020

Dear Lisa, Steve and Matthew, I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing! She was a bright and beautiful presence in this world and loved life. I was honored to be her friend and we talked as recently as 3-4 weeks ago. She loved all of you so much and always bragged about her kids, their spouses, and her grandsons. I am really so sad that she was taken away from us so young and so unexpectedly. I do want to be part of her memorial service when it takes place. Please email me when arrangements are made. I will leave you with a quote from Helen Keller: What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. I know I'm glad Kathy is a part of me.

Pamela

May 16, 2020

Always a smile and great laugh, fellow alumni from Dominican High School. Such sad news... Sending prayers of love and support for her family. Im so glad we got to visit at our 50th Reunion!

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