Evelyn "Kit" Ford

Evelyn "Kit" Ford obituary, Wheaton, IL

Evelyn "Kit" Ford

Evelyn Ford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Williams-Kampp Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Evelyn Marie Ford (Kit), nee Cunningham, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17th. She was 98 years old; a resident of Carol Stream for 62 years.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Edward James Ford.
Also, preceded in death by two sons, Michael Matthew Ford and Glenn Edward Ford, and sister Dr. Gloria Joy Cunningham.
Survived by Grandsons Edward Thomas Ford and Bradley Christopher Ford; survived by 4 great-grandchildren.
Wake at Williams - Kampp Funeral Home, 430 Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, Ill. on Wednesday, August 20th 5pm-7pm. Funeral Mass 10 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 310 Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, Ill on Thursday, August 21st. (Please meet at Church) Burial at Assumption Cemetery, 1S510 Winfield Rd. Winfield, Ill.
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