Frank and shannon, May you both be in peace with the anniversary of Kathy's passing. She was loved by  everyone that was lucky to have known her.She is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, susie and len shamrock

Kathi aka Gigi, 
 Shannon selflessly offered you up for the place of mom for me because mine was gone and I so needed one. You graciously stepped up and stepped in always there to be supportive and give me advice being a new mom. I can’t tell you how much you meant to me in the short amount of time I had you! You will forever be in our hearts and Mason’s God Grandma. Please watch over all off us and I will watch over Shannon the best I can❤️

I have known Shannon since high school but only met Kathi a handful of times, but she was a big part of my husband, Ryan’s childhood. At my baby shower, Kathi was so extremely helpful and amazing to us! She stayed and bustled around until every last thing was clean and loaded into vehicles. We remarked after the shower how sweet it was for her to help so much. I’ll never forget her telling me when I thanked her, “I may not be on time to help set up, but I’ll always stay for clean up!” She was a beautiful soul who knew how to make people feel loved and special. Shannon, you have that same light in you, and I know you’ll carry that with you. All our love. 

I didn't get the privilege to spend a whole lot of time with Kathleen but the main memory of her that sticks out in my mind is Shannon and Joe's wedding day. The reception mainly dancing and having a great time. She was a good dancer and it it probably looked odd me being such a big guy and her with her smaller petite frame but none the less we had a blast. Laughing and dancing. RIP Kathleen

where do i begin i am at a loss for words i am going to miss your bubbly personality you were the life of any party you were at and not to forget your famous taco salad " the best" you are going to be sorely missed by many heaven has gained a beautiful angel. i will miss you so much save me and debbie a place up there RIP kathy we will see you when we are called up to go to paradise. watch over frank and your beautiful daughter shannon love and will miss you but will see you again xoxo mary & jimmy joe urbanik

My prayers and strength go out to Frank and Shannon. Kathy was my BFF for the past 30 plus years. We taught each other a lot, laughed, cried, we were able to agree that we disagreed. Went on “ girls get away weekends.” She was my partner in crime and will be missed big time. But I am thankful that god took her quickly. RIP my Kathy , until we see each other again. 

Back in the day,the Isom, Alcorn and Tiffany families were like an extended family. Spent alot of my childhood at the Isom household  on Delaney  road in Gurnee.  The Isoms all hard large personalities  and Kathleen was no exception. They were a very theatrical family.  Needless  to say there was never a dull moment. She will be missed not only by Frank and her daughter but by all how new her.

Dear Frank and Shannon, So sorry about your sudden loss. Kathy was one of a kind who will be missed by everyone that had the privilege to know her.We will miss her every day and we were so lucky to have known her. May God Bless you both along with her family. Many Sympathies to all, Susie and Len Shamrock

Shannon, 
The first time I met you we instantly connected….and then I got to know your mom ♥️ She came into the bank often and I remember my conversations with her. She thanked me for helping be your voice of reason….meaning your mom and I agreed, but you were being difficult. I remember telling her not to worry because I promised her I’d reel you in……and I will continue to keep that promise to her. My heart goes out to you and your family. Your mother was a beautiful person ♥️ 

Frank and Shannon you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She was amazing wife, mom, friend and the BEST NEIGHBOR! She loved our kids as if they were her own. Many good memories shared by Amber and Ryan. When she attended Ryan’s wife’s baby shower in March of this year, she shared a few of those good times by bringing photos she took while she was babysitting them. The many times on the deck after swimming to photos of her with the three kids in the Suburban coming back from the zoo.  Her and I shared  lots of laughs and cried some tears that I will hold close to my heart! I will never forget the first time watching Shannon to give mom and dad a night out at the track. She said I was the only one that she would trust! ❤️ Through the years and us moving,  we  didn’t get to visit with each other but every Xmas we would share our families milestones in our Xmas cards. RIP Kathi you will be missed! Until we meet again, it’s see you later! 

I remember growing up and going over to spend the night with Shannon and mom always gave us tons of snacks and watched us do our poorly thought out dance routines and always let us go on night walks thru the area. She always was full of life and had jokes for days! Your whole family is in my thoughts because this lady had a piece of so many peoples hearts. She will be missed.

R.I.P. Kathy!  May god comfort Frank and Shannon in these difficult days.  You were one sweet lady that brighten a room when you walked into it, I will always remember your warm heart every time I saw you and your laugh that will be so remembered…❤️❤️🙏🙏❤️❤️

Frank and Family,
I remember Kathy as such a friendly and fun loving young lady who worked at the generating station.  She always had a smile and kind words to say.  I know she will be greatly missed.  Peace Be With You.

Liga Minejevs

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Kathleen M. Dowell

28 April, 1959 – 19 July, 2022

Marsh Funeral Home

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