Photo courtesy of Hills Funeral and Cremation Services at Lack & Sons Chapel
Palos Hills, Illinois
Feb 16, 1932 – Nov 27, 2012
Katherine (Kay) Valone, Age 80, fell asleep to the Lord Jesus Christ on November 27, 2012. The loving daughter of the late Constantine (Gus) and Gianoula (nee Ladas) Valone. Beloved sister of Harry (late Marjorie) and the late Victoria (late Sam) Kalas, late Louis, late George (late Mercedes), and the late James (late Lucille). Loving aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Katherine will be missed by her dear cousins, relatives, and friends. Retired Chicago Public School Teacher of more than 20 years, Katherine also taught in Morocco and Greece in her youth, and traveled throughout Europe, as well as Constantinople and South America. Her favorite destination was the Holy Land, where she witnessed modern war and ancient religious sites and traditions. Dedicated to life-long learning, Katherine received two Masters degrees from the University of Chicago.
Katherine devoted herself to the Greek Orthodox Church. Founder of Phosadelphia ("Phos") Mission, a non-profit organization, and was equally dedicated to her parish, S.S. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Palos Hills. Intimately involved in the design and building of the Church and school, she participated in the development of the Sunday school curriculum, as well as the day school, Koraes. Katherine taught Bible Study throughout her life. For more than 30 years Katherine was the editorial columnist for "The View from the Pew"; never fearful of commenting on what she thought were wrongs or injustices.
Visitation Friday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd. 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000 W.) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday beginning 9:15am from the funeral home to S.S. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Service 10am. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Koraes Endowment Fund or SS Constantine and Helen Church appreciated. "Blessed is the path on which you are traveling, O Soul, for a peaceful place is being prepared for you." May Her Memory Be Eternal. Info: 708-598-5880 or hillsfh.com
signed by Miss Valone on 6-23-61
I was a student of Ms. Valone's at Oliver Wendell Holmes school in 1960-61. It was the greatest year in grammar school for me. Ms. Valone passed out New Testaments in the public school as an end of the year gift. I never lost it. She is happy with her Lord I am sure.
Virginia (Julian) Przybocki
June 06, 2013 | Palos Hills, IL
I was one on Kay's caregiver and she was a wonderful person to be around
valencia cannon
January 28, 2013 | Chicago, IL
Miss Valone was also my most memorable teacher from Nightingale School. To this day, my nails are always clean:) Throughout the years I would think of her whenever I saw a fountain pen. I have fond memories of sixth grade as her student. God Bless Miss Valone. Rest in Peace
Susan Dever (Higgins)
December 05, 2012 | IL
Miss Valone was my 6th grade teacher at Nightingale, And she was one that I never forgot, After Graduation, I realized just how much I respected her. and would always remember her for the rest of my life! God bless her soul and her family..
Dovette La Frey
December 03, 2012 | Chicago, IL
Rest in peace, Ms. Valone. I will always hold fond memories of my early religious education with you.
Betty Piniotes
December 02, 2012 | Lisle, IL
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."-Psalm 116:15. Kay was truly a dedicated Orthodox Christian and her memory WILL be eternal.
Metropolitan Ephrarm Bertolette
December 01, 2012 | Middletown, NJ
Ms. Valone
May you rest in peace. You will be in my fondest memories of 6th grade at Nightingale. I am grateful for your dedication as a teacher. Today my beautiful penmanship is due to you and them darn fountain pens. Bless your family and my prayers are with you all.
Heidi Nichol, R.D.H.
December 01, 2012 | Lomira, WI
A great teacher and friend and devoted to her church.
John Keating
December 01, 2012 | Chicago, IL
thank you Ms. Valone. you were a stickler. didn't appreciate you as a 6th grader at Nightingale Elemtary School in 1979, but do so as an adult/parent. you were a positive influence for many young students. most of us from my era will always remember your insistance on FOUNTAIN PENS. RIP. and thank you again.
November 30, 2012
