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1953
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2018
Kathleen Stec Obituary
Kathleen M. Stec (n e Caraher) of Algonquin, Illinois died peacefully on Tuesday, March 20.
She was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois in 1953, the daughter of late Joseph and Mary Caraher. Kathy was passionate about animals and worked in the veterinary field for over 20 years.
Kathy will be lovingly remembered by her children, Don (Brittney), Jay (Andrea), and Lindsay (Teague). Kathy will also be fondly remembered by her five grandchildren, Elle, Daniella, Everly, Roya and Victoria.
A celebration of life will take place this summer.
The family kindly requests any donations be made to www.RescueWarriorsCorp.org in her name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Daniella
March 20, 2025
Miss you grandma. Love you.
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Susan OBrien
April 4, 2018
Kathy may you be at peace with Jesus and united with Mom & Dad. Your sister Sue...Love you..
Lindsay Goddard
April 1, 2018
Love you mom. Missing you every day. Happy Easter.
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