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Kathleen DeMarini Obituary
BARTONVILLE – Kathleen Julia (Looney) DeMarini, 91, of Bartonville died peacefully at 4.07 pm, June 16, 2016, at her home in Bartonville.
She was born on Feb. 25, 1925, in Clayton County, IA, to Helen McKernan Looney and Thomas Patrick Looney, and she graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, MN, with her R.N. degree in 1945. She married Santé DeMarini on November 27, 1947, in Postville, IA; he preceded her in death in November 2004.
She is survived by her four sons, Dr. David of Chapel Hill, NC; Dr. Thomas (and Paula) of Atlanta, GA; Dennis of Bartonville, and Dr. Douglas (and Patricia) of Berwyn, PA; two grandchildren, Joe and Sam DeMarini; and two step-grandchildren Chad and Heidi Allen. She is also survived by her four beloved sisters: Dorothy Untiedt, Waterloo, IA; Donna Parkin, Long Beach, CA; and Julie Foley and Carol McFarland, both of Peoria.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Looney.
Kathleen had a 55-year career as a nurse, starting as a nurse cadet during World War II. She then worked at the former Hiram Walkers in Peoria, as a Peoria County Health Nurse, a school nurse at Limestone High School, and for many years at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, from which she retired in 2000 at the age of 75 after 19 years in the Newborn Nursery.
She was a member of the St. Mary's Alumni Association, the Illinois State Nurses Association and the Peoria Garden Club.
She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bartonville, where a funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016. The Rev. David Heinz will officiate. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel and 30 minutes prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made in Kathleen's name to the Newborn Nursery, OSF Health Foundation, 530 N.E.Glenn Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61637. You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.
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Dave and Joanne Gauwitz
June 21, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Parker
June 21, 2016
My prayers to your whole family. Christ's Peace!
June 21, 2016
So sorry to hear of Kay's passing she was a very sweet lady. My Mom thought very highly of both Kay and Sante.
Sandy (Karrick) Robbins
randy szidon
June 20, 2016
deamdemarinis i am sarry about kay
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June 20, 2016
Dear David,
My deepest condolences to you and your brothers and family. I only met your dear mother a couple of times and I remember her as a wonderful, sweet and thoughtful person. May she rest in peace.
Barbara Shane (Durham NC)
Karen DeMarini
June 20, 2016
I'm so sorry. What a wonderful lady Kay was.
Jochen, Lisa & Oskar Genschel
June 20, 2016
Dear David, Lisa Oskar and I were so sad when we heard about your mother's passing. She was a remarkable woman and we know how much she meant to you and your siblings. I know she loved, accepted, and appreciated all of you. It is a great tribute to her that you keep and cherish your family's traditions,
especially all those delicious recipes.
Carol Huber
June 20, 2016
So sorry to hear about Kay..it was always such fun when I worked with her in the Newborn Nursery
George Ricca
June 19, 2016
Dave, Tom and family so sorry to hear of your loss. I have memories of her hosting CCD classes at your home as well as her activity at other church-related functions many, many years ago. Again my condolences.
Kay December 1992
Linda Cooper
June 19, 2016
Wonderful lady, wonderful nurse! I had my own first baby after working with Kay on SFMC mom/baby for 5 years. She took such good care of me and went above and beyond as she did with all of her patients. Her patients loved her passion! Such special memories for us. Here is Kay caring for our newborn 23 years ago. I'm so sad that I did not keep in touch with Kay as she'll always hold a special place in our hearts!
Connie Davis
June 19, 2016
To Kay's Family: I worked with Kay in the nursery from 1991 until 2000. I have many fond memories of her and stories she would tell. She was always so happy and I enjoyed how spunky she was all the time! She definitely was a beautiful lady. May the memories we all have of her lift us up in these days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Connie Davis, RNC
Loree Carter
June 19, 2016
Tom, thinking of you and your family.
June 18, 2016
David...be brave..an admirable lady left this chapter of life
Merle Grizzell
June 18, 2016
Tom and family, so sorry for your loss.She was a strong lady who fought a good fight.
Kim Quinn Wharton
June 18, 2016
Tom and family - very sorry for your loss.
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