Kathleen M. Tilleman "Kathey"

(Nee: O'Shea)

Age 66, late of Lockport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago, raised in Oak Lawn and a resident of Lockport for the past 27 years. Kathey was a dedicated secretary for District # 159 for 17 years retiring in 2007. Member of Christ Community Church, Lemont. She was very active with her children's school and their extracurricular activities. Above all else she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, mama, sister, sister-in-law, and dear friend to many, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by her two daughters, Jean Marie Tilleman in infancy (1975) and Patricia Ditty (2012); parents, William and Mary Frances (Nee: Casey) O'Shea; in-laws, John and Tina Tilleman; brother-in-law, Wally Tilleman; sisters-in-law, Maaike Koning and Dottie Tilleman

Survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Evert Tilleman; five children, Jenny, John (Jana), Bill, Katy and Amy Tilleman; son-in-law, John (Mandy) Ditty Jr.; eight adored grandchildren, Derek Johnson, John Ditty, Kylie Tilleman, and Maggie, Emily, Alaina, Brianna and Gavin Ditty; six brothers, Tim (Jean), Mike (Eileen), Pat (Clare), Dan (Ginny), Bill (Tracey) and Kevin (Agnes) O'Shea; two sisters, Maureen (Jim) Prunty and Colleen (Ron) Sopkin. Numerous, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and other cherished family members also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gift of Hope 425 Spring Lake Dr, Itasca, IL 60143 in Kathey's name would be greatly appreciated.

A visitation will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020 in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St., Lockport, IL 60441 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. Everyone will meet Monday, June 22, 2020 at Christ Community Church 13400 Bell Rd., Lemont, IL, 60439 for Funeral Service at 10:00am. Interment immediately following Service at Lockport City Cemetery, Lockport.

* Social distancing and masks are required for all services.