Kathleen Ann Glasgow

Kathleen Ann Glasgow (Clacher), 79 passed peacefully at home Sunday, June 25th surrounded by family and her adoring dog of twelve years, Penners. “Kathy” began her life in Chicago where she was born to Helen and Robert Clacher, affectionately known as the “Bickersons”. Her older brothers Ken Clacher, at Rest (Arlyne) and Neal Clacher (Lilo, at Rest) forged a path for her. Kathy spent time as a young girl peeling potatoes for the family’s tavern on Wabansia Ave in Chicago. Her family then moved to the suburbs of Glen Ellyn and Lombard, which is where she met Barry, the love of her life and future husband when she was only 14. She never looked back as they began a life together, officially on January 25th, 1964. Soon their first daughter Cassandra Frazier (Michael) was born, then another daughter, Christine Merkle (Bradford), then their first son Barry Jr. (Nicole) and finally son Micheil (Ericca). Barry wanted to move west and Kathy loved horses, so they packed up, and moved to a farm they named Bull Valley Horse Farm, just outside of Crystal Lake, IL. So many adventures were had on the farm with the family, friends and neighbors. Kathy was the official homemaker, creating a warm and loving home for her family and myriad of animals. As the kids grew older, she started a career as an activity director at a nursing home, sometimes even dressing as a clown to entertain the guests. It was a good fit for her fun personality and tireless sense of humor. She changed careers in her early 60’s, because of course she did. Her new job as a vision therapy teacher in Crystal Lake was full of challenges, but the friendships she made there endured. She had to change course when Barry became ill and required surgery. He passed away after a long hospital stay in 2010. That is when Penners the fluffy pup came into her life and became her constant companion. She moved to an adorable white cottage by the water in Lake Villa only minutes away from her youngest son Micheil. She enjoyed her retirement years attending services at the Prince of Peace, where she made great new friends. In her last few years, she enjoyed her trips to St. Germain, Wisconsin with close family and lots of adventures with old and new friends both near and far. Kathy, Kathleen, Mumsie, Mom, Grandma, Mima, will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her grandchildren Michael (at Rest) and Alexandra Martin; Casey, Eden, and Grace Merkle; and Connor and Nicholas Glasgow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org) in memory of Kathleen Glasgow. Memorial Service Friday, Aug 18, 2023 at Ringa Funeral Home 122 N Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL. Visitation from 3-5:30 pm, followed by a service at 5:30 pm.

Kathleen Ann Glasgow

February 3, 1944 - June 25, 2023

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