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Gloria Lopez
January 26, 2008
Bill and Family: I was very saddened when CL informed our Host Committee of Kathy's passing. We only met when you came out to Pasadena for the Tournament of Roses activities last month, but I shall always remember Kathy's wonderful unfailing smile.
May God Bless you and your family,
Gloria Lopez
Barbara and Edward Modzelesky
January 24, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. We will miss Kathy's unlimited pool of energy and her uncanny ability to find good out of any situation. She and you will be in our prayers forever.
Gary Doppes
January 23, 2008
Dear Bill,
It was a great pleasure to have met Kathleen although only briefly and under circumstances that God only knows.
I was deeply saddened to hear about Kathy's remission as we both had wrapped up our chemo treatments together a while back.
I will never forget her walking around Rose with her unending smile and her soft and caring touch. Please know that we have another angel looking after us and especially you in your loss.
May God Bless you with comfort and relief and more importantly the strength to move ahead until your time comes where you meet again.
Deepest and warmest thoughts
Barb Middleton
January 22, 2008
Dear Bill, Molly and Casey:
I only met Kathy once here in St. Louis last June when I assisted her in getting a Dr. appointment.
She was so kind, patient and friendly I felt we had known each other forever. Please accept my sincere condolences to each of you. The Fusz Pavilion Jesuits offered a petition at Mass today for all of you.
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Bob Bullis
January 21, 2008
Bill, Molly and Casey, My deepest sympathies to all of you. Kathy was such a dear friend and an inspiration to so many of us. I does not seem possible that we will be without her. There are few people in the world who we are really touched by, and she was certainly one of them. I was so fortunate to have been able to see her last November. We had a wonderful time reminiscing about our days at Ottumwa Heights College, old friends and the paths that we had taken. However, through all of this I cherished her friendship as one of my most valued ones. She was so positive and lived life to the fullest. Anyone who knew her has been deeply blessed. I shall always remember her personal warmth and friendship. God bless.
Gayle Ogden
January 21, 2008
Bill and family,
I was saddened to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fran (Marek) McVeigh
January 21, 2008
Bill, Molly, and Casey,
Kathy was one of 56 Ruth first cousins. She "recruited" me to go to Ottumwa Heights and then often checked up on me to see how I was doing! What a loss~ It's too bad that God always needs the "good ones" in Heaven!
Sherry Marek Chary and family
January 21, 2008
Words are hard to express over these times. I admired Kathy's great spirit. I hope you can take comfort knowing that Kathy touched so many people in a a positive way. Her love then comes back to you all again and again.
Our hearts are with you and your family in all of the days ahead.
Daniel O'Brien
January 20, 2008
Fortunes,
Kathy always greeted me with a smile in the hallways at Arrupe Jesuit whenever she visited. She was unbelievably generous with her time and she will be missed by many.
All of you will remain in my prayers. Dan O'Brien
Carol Marek
January 20, 2008
Bill, Molly, and Casey,
Wishing you comfort, peace, and hope during this sad time. Kathy will be remembered for her courage, strength, and uncompromising faith. She showed all of us how to live life to the fullest.
Carol (Ruth Family Cousin)
Debbie Coffey-Knight
January 20, 2008
Bill, Molly and Casey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May God keep you close and guide your way.
Julie (Droll) & Mike Tharp
January 20, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family of my cousin Kathy Fortune... She was a few years older than I but the most I remember of her was her beautiful smile. she always had a heart and wonderful sense of humor. Those memories of her you will cherish and guide you through the rest of your life. We sure wish we were a little closer to attend her services. our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Susie Grisley
January 20, 2008
What an inspiration Kathy was to all of us. She fought her battle with nothing but courage, faith, and smiles. She took up her Cross and trudged forward with the undying faith she lived daily, and the love she had for both her family and Jesus. We will all miss that joyous, bright, welcoming face she brought to all of us. God be with you all during this very difficult time. Kathy is now in all of our hearts, never to be forgotten. I know that smile is bigger than ever now, as she holds the Hand of Jesus.
All of our Love,
Paul and Susie Grisley
Emily, Amber, Christopher, Thomas, and Peter
Patty McGillin
January 20, 2008
I know you're on "Eagles Wings" Kathy, we are blessed to have known you! My sympathy to all of your family and friends.
Love and prayers,
Andy and Susan Weinzapfel
January 19, 2008
We were SO sorry to hear about Kathy's passing. She is in a better place now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are still in TX and will try and contact you soon.
Andy and Susan
James Barry
January 19, 2008
I knew Kathy at Ottumwa Heights and we served in Admissions together at a variety of institutions.
She was great! What a wonderful and lively person.
She will be in my thoughts and prayers
God Bless
Tim Barry
Kevin O'Connor
January 19, 2008
Dear Bill and the entire Fortune family:
Abbie, Sean and I are extremely saddened to hear of the death of Kathy.
Kathy Fortune was the ultimate kind and loving wife, mother and friend. She always had a smile for anyone she met and she was deeply commited to her Roman Catholic Church, her faith, her parish and Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
We have all lost such a great friend, a wonderful person. She battled a long fight with cancer in a very brave way. She taught us all how to die with grace and humility. She truly was a kind and holy woman of God.
We extend our sincerest sympathy to Bill, Molly and Casey.
We love you all.
Kevin, Abbie and Sean O'Connor
Judy and Carl Cambridge
January 19, 2008
Reading Kathy's Care Page always made us put life in perspective and realize what really is important. She was a very strong person and sent a good message has to how one should live their life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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