Kathleen Joyce "Kathy" Warren

Kathleen Joyce "Kathy" Warren obituary, Paxton, IL

Kathleen Joyce "Kathy" Warren

Kathleen Warren Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cox-Knapp Funeral Home - Rankin on Mar. 28, 2025.

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Kathleen "Kathy" Joyce Warren, age 77, of Rankin, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka. She was born on February 2, 1948, in Chicago, the daughter of Thaddeus Pieczonka and Loretta (Kupczyk) Franckowiak. Kathy married Ronald Warren. He preceded her in death on September 27, 1989.
She is survived by her children, Ron (Carrie) Warren, Ross (Heidi) Warren, Aaron (Minette) Warren, and Karon (David) Russell; ten grandchildren, Ashley, Sarah, Aimie, McKenzie, Katie, Kyle, Louis, Matthew, Emily, and Madelyn; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Joanne Noe.
Kathy enjoyed watching The Golden Girls. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and her cat, Kitty. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Kathy's life will be held at a later date.

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