Kathleen LeVan

Kathleen LeVan obituary, Chicago, IL

Kathleen LeVan

Kathleen LeVan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tohle Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Kathleen LeVan ObituaryKathleen LeVan age 85. Beloved wife of 62 years, of Gordon. Loving mother of Kevin (Dawn) LeVan, Tim LeVan, Maureen (Tom) Taylor and Colleen Budziak. Dearest grandmother of Michael (Danie) LeVan, Laura (Steven) Chmura, Brian (Nora) LeVan, Jacob and Emily Lind and Katelynn and Mason Budziak. Dearest great-grandmother of Charlotte, Hailey, Everett, Vera and Audrey. Dear twin sister of the late Colleen Olsen.
Kathleen grew up in St. Edward's Parish and was the third generation of her family to attend St. Edward's school, starting with her grandmother who came from Ireland. Kathleen and Gordon were married in St. Edwards Church on June 29th, 1963 and they sent all of their children to the school as well.
Visitation Wednesday August 6th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and funeral services Thursday 10:00 AM from TOHLE FUNERAL HOME 4325 W. Lawrence Ave. to St. Edward Church 4350 W. Sunnyside, Mass 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers Masses appreciated. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. Information available at 773-685-4400 or tohlefuneralhome.com
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Kathleen LeVan age 85. Beloved wife of 62 years, of Gordon. Loving mother of Kevin (Dawn) LeVan, Tim LeVan, Maureen (Tom) Taylor and Colleen Budziak. Dearest grandmother of Michael (Danie) LeVan, Laura (Steven) Chmura, Brian (Nora) LeVan, Jacob and Emily Lind and Katelynn and Mason Budziak. Dearest great-grandmother of Charlotte, Hailey, Everett

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