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Kathleen E. Long
September 23, 1925 - January 23, 2022
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Private Graveside Service
Kathleen E. Long, 96, passed away in her home on Sunday, January 23, 2022.
She moved to Geneva with her husband and two small children in the early 1950’s. Kay was a server at the Log Cabin restaurant in St. Charles and at Karen’s Tea Room in Geneva. She also worked for a number of years at Anderson’s Pharmacy and managed Grimm’s Hallmark until she was 84 years old.
After retiring she enjoyed working in her garden and visiting with neighbors.
She was very involved with her family, always ready to listen to, laugh with, and support them. She will be greatly missed and remembered as hard working and fun.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Booth, 4 grandchildren, Jeff Long, Paul Long, Lissa (Travis) Brown and Tracy (Nate) Kessen, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, as well as a loving extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Daniel (Dan) Long Sr. and their son James Daniel (Jim) Long Jr.
Burial will be private.
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Virginia Fulton from Elgin, IL
"My condolences to Kay's family. She was a wonderful Christian lady."
Gayle Franck from Titusville, FL
"I so enjoyed talking with Kay and her friend Helen Johnson, while waiting for church to begin every week. They always sat together in the last few. Also enjoyed her during coffee hour while we chatted before church! What a wonderful sweet lady."
Kevin Brown from Houston, TX
"She was an extremely nice lady. Every time I saw her she had a huge smile and would get up and give me a hug. It was an absolute pleasure to meet an amazing person."
Jerry Jania from South Elgin , IL
"Thoughts and prayers."
Travis Brown from St Charles, IL
"I do t even know where to start. This amazing woman was always so very kind and a straight shooter to me. She gave words of wisdom to me when things were “challenging”. Her faith shined through every day. I am thankful to have been a small part of this great woman’s life. I will miss you dearly Ma’am"
Connie Wall from Batavia, IL
"Kay was always fun to visit with and was a sweet loving lady. She will be missed."
Eileen Hagen from Geneva, IL
"I am sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed chatting with your Mom when she would walk by my house on her way to the mail box. She was such a sweet lady and always had a smile on her face. I loved seeing her working in yard, tending to her beautiful flowers. Her purple clematis was amazing. Rest in peace Mrs. Long."