Kimberly S. Durnell

Kimberly S. Durnell obituary, Evergreen Park, IL

Kimberly S. Durnell

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Kimberly Durnell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Mar. 30, 2026.
Kimberly S. Durnell (nee Oswald) age 71 of Chicago, passed away March 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Kelly (Mike) Knapczyk, Rebecca (Joe) Coppolillo, Brian (Nicole) Durnell, Allison (Rich) Knight, and the late Johnny Durnell; Proud grandma of Gregory Doran, Timothy (Nguyet) Doran, Jonah Knapczyk, Ella Knapczyk, Myles Durnell, Richie Knight, Aubrey Knight, and Zoey Durnell; Cherished great grandma of Evelyn and Eleanor Doran; Devoted partner of 25 years to Daniel Dillon; Dear sister to Kevin Oswald; Fond aunt and friend to many. Visitation Monday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 8:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to St. Christina Church, 111th Christiana, Chicago for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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St. Christina Catholic Church

3342 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655

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