Kathryn I. Ladendorf
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She is survived by her loving children, Robert (Joan), Glen, and Deborah Ladendorf, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Dennis (Michelle) and Scott (Rebecca), and great-grandchildren Aria, Ezra, and Ian.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines. A funeral service will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 10:00 am at the funeral home, followed by interment at Ridgewood Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kathryn's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/. For information, please call the funeral home at 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.
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Julia Baumann
October 22, 2025
So sorry for your loss my heart is this with you all.
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