Kathryn C. Hanson, 66, of Leland, IL passed away Monday, June 17th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 28th, 1957 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Robert and Edna (Markey) Courtney. She married John A. Hanson on October 23, 1999 in Leland, IL. She lived in Beverly and moved to Millington where she met John and later married. She was a mezzo soprano singer and trained as an opera singer in Chicago. Her passion was being able to sing. She loved cooking and had a catering business, and over the years she owned and operated four restaurants. Kathryn also had a passion for animals. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband John; her children, Jeremy Niels, Luke (Elizabeth) Niels, Shane Niels and David Niels; twelve grandchildren, Dorian, Johnny, Savana, Travis, Luke Jr., Abigail, John Paul, Michael, James, Anne Marie, Bennett and Monica; two brothers, Peter and Eric Courtney; one sister, Christine McCormick and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Courtney.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, June 21,2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville, IL with Father Jeff Windy officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Illinois Arbor Foundation or any women’s shelter. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
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She is survived by her husband John; her children, Jeremy Niels, Luke (Elizabeth) Niels, Shane Niels and David Niels; twelve grandchildren, Dorian, Johnny, Savana, Travis, Luke Jr., Abigail, John Paul, Michael, James, Anne Marie, Bennett and Monica; two brothers, Peter and Eric Courtney; one sister, Christine McCormick and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Courtney.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, June 21,2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville, IL with Father Jeff Windy officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Illinois Arbor Foundation or any women’s shelter. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes
13160 W. Rt 34~PO 404
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-2363
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