Kathy Lou Hwass Crampton Marrapodi

March 3, 1947 - January 25, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathy Lou Hwass Crampton Marrapodi shares the news of her passing on January 25, 2012.  Kathy was a loving wife to Gregg Marrapodi (married on January 3, 2012); a cherished and generous mother to Kimberly Chambers (Josh), Ashley Keays (Jason), and Lyndsey McCue (David); a beloved grammy to Tyler, Sean, Connor, Kelsey, Parker, Emma, and Madeline; a newly-minted step-mother and grandmother to Pamela (Ray), David (Jenina), Daniel (Andrea, Otis, Zora), and William; and a precious daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend.  Kathy was predeceased by her grandson, Gabriel John.  Her soul and spirit will be celebrated for the rest of our lives. Kathy’s varied career spanned roles such as IHOP server, bank teller, high school French teacher, professional fundraiser and development director, advertising and marketing professional, healthcare executive, Christ Clown, prayer-group leader, RV driver, retreat leader, “ding-a-ling” (hand bell choir member) and trolley company manager.  Kathy had a strong faith base and a particular devotion to Mary, our Blessed Mother.  She was an active member of the Roman Catholic Church serving as a lector, Eucharistic minister, choir member, and general “I’ll help in whatever way necessary” volunteer at St. Petronille in Glen Ellyn and St. Scholastica in Woodridge.  She was also a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Port Charlotte.  The family would like to extend its deepest thanks to Dr. James Orr and Dr. David McAtee, mom’s physicians in Florida.  In addition, we are proud to call the staff at Tidewell Hospice House “family”, too.  Their loving care of Mom – and us – made her last days comfortable and peaceful.  Celebrations of Kathy’s life will be held in Florida with a visitation from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Kays-Ponger Funeral Home, 635 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 211 West Charlotte Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Visitation will be held in Illinois from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, January 30, 2012 at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510. A Funeral Mass will be held at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at St. Scholastica Catholic Church, 7800 Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517.

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation to the American Cancer Society by visiting http://main.ascevents.org/site/TR and search for Gregg Marrapodi or Gregg’s Automotive Repair or the Women’s Cancer Program Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, 99800 South Health Park Drive, Suite 210, Ft. Myers, FL 33908 in Kathy’s name.