Kathleen M. Newman

Kathleen M Newman nee Oliver, 72 of Beecher died Tuesday September 4 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL. Kathleen was born on April 26, 1940 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Thomas and Kathleen Oliver nee Elberts. She is survived by 2 sons, John (Lisa) Newman of Tinley Park, Il and Steven Newman of Minneapolis, MN as well as 2 daughters, Robin (Don) Blecha of Coal City, Il and Nancy Newman of Steger, IL. Kathleen is also survived by one sister Joan (Dave) Meyer of Joliet, IL and her favorite aunt Isabel Elberts, "Ibby," who also lives in Joliet. Her husband Harry Newman and her parents precede her in death. She was a loving mother and wife and was considered by those who knew her as the kindest, most generous person they ever knew. She will be deeply missed and will be loved forever. Kathleen was an amazing athlete, winning the Will County women’s golf championship in 1979 and 1980. She was also on the first women’s traveling basketball team. Visitation will be held Thursday September 6, from 4-8 pm. at Hack Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Friday September 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Hack Funeral Home. Burial will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established. Condolences may be sent at hackfuneralhome.com