Kathleen M Carstens Obituary
The memory of Kathleen M Carstens of Oak Lawn, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on July 14, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jim Shannon and Irene Shannon; her sister Barbara; and her brother-in-law Allen Grubba. She is survived by: her husband Gerry; her children, Patricia Yurek (George), Christina Lawler (John), Lisa Connors (Jerry) and Ted Ehrhardt (Allison); her grandchildren, Tom Yurek (Ning), Joe Yurek, Kate Lawler, Jessica Lawler, Claire Connors, Jay Connors, Karsyn Foys, Bridgette Ehrhardt, Jack Ehrhardt and Caroline Ehrhardt; her sister Peggy Spangler (Tim); her stepchildren, Andrea McCarthy (John), Yvonne Normoyle (Bob), Mark Carstens (Jeanine) and Caryn Haberkorn (Matt); and her children, Kyle Carstens (Caitlin), Jordan Carstens (Ashley), Emily McMillan (Erik), Lauren Miller (Joe), Joe Normoyle (Katie), Kevin McCarthy, Silas Haberkorn (Mariah), Carys, Lincoln, Kajsa, Justus, Jonas Haberkorn, Clark, Abigail, Wilder, Lydia, Levi Carstens, Tyler, Natalie Miller, Wyatt and Remi Normoyle. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a cause Kitty held close to her heart.
