Kathleen Ann Chase

Kathleen Ann Chase, 69 (Kathy to many), formerly of Chicago and Brookfield passed away quietly and comfortably in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, December 7th, 2025.

She is survived by her son, Phil Chase; her stepdaughter Charity (Tom) Gjersoe; grammie to: PJ, Payton, Brandon, and Carter; auntie grandma to: Eli, Addie, and Ezra; her sister, Kris (Steve) Kahn; her brothers, Tom (Karen) Rafac and John Rafac; her goddaughters Becca (Joe) Lillig and Sarah (Brett) Eriksen; along with a number of cousins, nieces, nephews, and family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter; daughter, Paulette (Mark) Healy; mother, Florence Rafac (Locke); father, Joseph Rafac; most recently her uncle, Tom Banasiak and aunt, Ruth Banasiak (Locke), as well as a number of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends, family, and her great nephew Nolan Ross.

Visitation Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, Il 60513. Funeral procession 9:30 A,M. to St. Cletus Catholic Church, 600 W 55th St, La Grange, IL 60525 Mass 10:00 A.M.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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