Kathleen J. Rockwood, age 70, of Paxton, Illinois, formerly of Calumet Park, passed from this life on September 22, 2025.

Born on January 29, 1955, Kathleen was the cherished daughter of the late Milton and the late Dorothy Rockwood. She was a loving sister to Richard (Sharon) Rockwood, Cheryl (Gary) Wetherholt, the late Steven (Leslie) Rockwood, the late James Rockwood, and Patricia (Brent) Meeker.

Kathleen was a devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews: Mark (Yao) Rockwood, Paul Rockwood, David (Emily) Wetherholt, Anna Wetherholt, the late Samantha Rockwood, Sunni (Ryan) Baker, Lisa (Landon) Foster, Danielle Meeker (Ross) Spencer, Sarah Meeker (Stephen) D'Ambrosio, and Kaitlin (Michael) Krueger. She also leaves behind many great-nieces and great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.

Kathleen had a deep love for all animals, a passion that was evident to everyone who knew her. Her kind and gentle spirit touched many lives, both human and animal alike.

Kathleen’s memorial visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, from 8:30 AM until the time of memorial service at 10:30 AM, at Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island.

Interment of cremains at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park will be private.