Kathleen Anderson Conrad Obituary (1948 - 2019)

Kathleen Anderson Conrad, 71 of Ramsey, formerly of Hickory Hills passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born March 9, 1948 to James W. and Pearl (Harlow) Anderson, Sr. She married Curtis "Butch" Conrad on January 1, 1966 in Canton, IL and he survives her in Ramsey. Kathleen had retired as a Cashier for Jewel Food Store after many years of service. She was the Matriarch of her family, never complaining and always their Rock. She loved being a "Mother Hen", nurturing people and animals alike. In addition to her husband of 53 years, she is survived by her children, Timothy (Elizabeth) Conrad of Hickory Hills, IL, Tammy (Sean) Cerbin of Assumption, Thomas (Melissa) Conrad of Homer Glen, IL, Jerry (Annie) Conrad of Joliet, IL, grandchildren Matthew, Timmy, Jordan, Courtney, Danny, MacKenzie, Kyle, Jessica, Chris, Tyler and Nate, siblings James Anderson of Oklahoma, Cindy (Al) LePage of Shorewood, IL, Donna Anderson of Plainfield, IL, Les (Gail) Anderson of Lemont, IL and Carol (Al) Violet of Justice, IL. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at McCracken-Dean Funeral Home with Stephen Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemond Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, August 9, 2019 at McCracken-Dean Funeral Home. Memorials in her honor may be made to the choice of the donor and will be received by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, who is honored to be serving Kathleen's family.