Kathryn Treaster

Kathryn Treaster obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Kathryn Treaster

Kathryn Treaster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home from Jan. 8 to Jan. 19, 2026.
Kathryn Mary Treaster, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:25 am January 7, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born August 18, 1940 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to the late Anton and Madeline (Schuler) Kersher.
Kathryn is survived by her children, Michael Treaster and wife, Denise of Crestview, Florida and Barbara Reynolds of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Jessica Robinson and husband, Michael, Nicole Treaster, Amber Treaster, Michael Treaster and wife, Sierra, Ashley Reyling and husband, Jordan, and Zachary Reynolds; six great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Chizek of Denmark, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Jean Kerscher of Lakewood, Wisonsin; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Kathryn was preceded in death by her brothers, Anton and Michael Kerscher; son-in-law, Robin Reynolds; and brother-in-law, Kenny Chizek.
Kathryn loved to knit and read. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and adored her.
Kathryn will be cremated and no services will be held at this time. Memorials may be made in Kathryn's honor to Saint Jude Children's Hospital.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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