Kathleen I. "Kathye" Pearson

Kathleen I. "Kathye" Pearson obituary

Kathleen I. "Kathye" Pearson

Kathleen Pearson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Foran Funeral Home - Summit on Dec. 16, 2025.
Kathleen I. "Kathye" Pearson, nee Gerhardt, passed away on November 29, 2025. Beloved wife of Carl H. "Buzz" Pearson. Loving mother of Carl (Kelly Bateman) Pearson. Cherished sister of Deborah Tassone and the late Lawrence Gerhardt and Theresa Gerhardt. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday January 17, 2026 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem) from 12 Noon until time of Celebration of Life Service 1:45 pm

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Garfield Conservatory ( https://garfieldconservatory.org/) would be appreciated

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