Kathleen A. Breen

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Breen, age 84 of Hamel, IL, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Arbor Terrace of Glenview in Glenview, IL. She was born on Saturday, August 5, 1939, in Belleville, IL, the daughter of Walter and Grace (nee Brown) Taff. On Sunday, June 14, 1959, she married Michael H. Breen. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church; St. Paul Lutheran Church Ladies Aid (Past President); and Madison County Home Extension. Kathy was born in Belleville, IL, grew up there graduating from Belleville High School in 1957 and then attending Belleville Area College for two years. Following her marriage, they lived in Quincy, IL; Hanover, KS; moved to Quincy, IL and moved to Hamel, IL in 1969. Her husband worked at the Hamel State Bank retiring as President after many years of service. He also owned Breen Tax Service for 40 plus years. In addition to raising her family, Kathy had worked at the Fabric Store in Edwardsville, IL for many years. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Rummikub. She also was a fantastic seamstress sewing and quilting. She enjoyed quilting with the Ladies Aid. Survivors include: Daughter - Kelly L. (Gregory) Ettling, Glenview, IL Daughter-In-Law - Theresa S. Breen, Humble, TX Grandchild - Candace B. Huehls, Indianapolis, IN Grandchild - Tara C. (Eric) Tracy, Houston, TX Grandchild - Leigh J. (Gary) Moylan, Northbrook, IL Grandchild - James M. Ettling, Chicago, IL Grandchild - Sean G. (Angela) Ettling, Benton, LA Great Grandchild - Clifford B. Huehls, Indianapolis, IN Great Grandchild - Brogan J. Tracy, Houston, TX Great Grandchild - Michaela Moylan, Northbrook, IL Great Grandchild - Blair Moylan, Northbrook, IL Sister - Donna Depper, Belleville, IL Sister - Ruth Dixon, Belleville, IL Brother - David Taff, Belleville, IL Sister-In-Law - Jane Weinreis, Doland, SD Sister-In-Law - Sharon Dietz, Easley, SC Brother-In-Law - John (Ruth) Breen, Baltic, SD Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by: Father - Walter A. Taff - Died 6/28/1989 Mother - Grace R. Taff, nee Brown - Died 3/23/2005 Husband - Michael H. Breen - Died 2/24/2017 Son - Douglas B. Breen - Died 11/04/2012 Brother - George Taff Brother-In-Law - Robert Breen Brother-In-Law - Frank Breen Brother-In-Law - Patrick Breen Brother-In-Law - George Breen Sister-In-Law - Nellie Morse Sister-In-Law - Vera Stansky Sister-In-Law - Mary Ann Perman. Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, February 26, 2024, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL., with Rev. Benjamin Ball, Pastor, Hamel, IL officiating. Interment will be at Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Hamel, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel, Illinois.

Kathleen A. Breen

August 5, 1939 - February 18, 2024