Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ellen Ripper and Walt Ripper; and by her sister-in-law, Melissa Ripper.
She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Alex Garcia; her loving sons, Larry Rodgers (Jill), Tim Rodgers (Lisa), Keith Rodgers and Dan Rodgers; step-children, Karina Caldwell (Dan), Luis Sanchez and Kenia Valdez (Simon); brothers, Bob Ripper (Roseanne) and Jimmy Ripper; mother-in-law, Maria Garcia (Miguel); sisters-in-law, Concepcion Garcia (Jesus), Rocio Garcia (Gustavo) and Josefina Garcia; and brothers-in-law, Eduardo Garcia, Deonaldo Garcia and Moises Garcia. Also left to cherish her memory are twenty grandchildren, four great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Kathy was a loving homemaker for her four boys, and later worked in medical records at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Her fondness for animals led her to owning a cattle farm later in life and she was particularly a lover of horses and dogs. Kathy was always quick to share a good family recipe; she made the best homemade pizza and desserts.
She will be remembered as a diligent, determined and hard working woman. She was a dedicated wife, and a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Kathy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
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