Kathy enjoyed traveling, book club and gathering with friends. A favorite meeting place was Tony V's where she proudly displayed her love for the Packers and always convinced them to put on the game. Friends called her "Laughy Kathy" due to her boisterous, contagious laugh.
She started working at McDonald's at age 16 and with her dedication and hard work, she made a career for herself.
Of everything Kathy was known for, she was known best for being a proud, devoted, loving mother.
She leaves behind her beloved sons, Michael J. Venet, 24 (Cary, IL) and Kyle J. Venet, 23 (Evanston, IL), dog, Toto, 12 (the daughter she always wanted), granddog, Zeus, 2, cousins and extended family.
Kathy was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Johnathon Kmiec, sister, Christine White, and niece, Michele Hurley.
Gone too soon but never forgotten.
Kathy's departure has left a void in many hearts but her gifts of love, laughter and kindness will live on in those she touched.
There is no service scheduled at this time.