Kathleen Clare MacIsaac

Kathleen Clare “Kathie” MacIsaac, 90, of Lindenhurst, IL, was called home to be with Jesus on Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025. She passed away at home, surrounded by family. Born in Waukegan, IL on August 28, 1934, Kathie was the oldest of four sisters. The family moved around quite a bit during her childhood due to her father’s work. She attended Holy Child High School in Waukegan, IL, and graduated in 1952. After a few semesters at Rosemont College, she decided to join the convent. Once several months had passed, she realized that becoming a nun was not her calling. Her cousin Margie introduced Kathie to the brother of the young man that she was dating, and the adventure of a lifetime began. Kathie and Doug were married in 1956. They spent the next 56 years raising their family, and following high school basketball. While their children were growing up, the whole family would go to all of the Waukegan games, home and away. It was a great family activity, and an experience that they would never forget. Once their children were grown, Kathie and Doug expanded their basketball travels to include any good game they could find, as long as they could drive there. They were a team, known as super fans, as they would find basketball games to go and see all throughout the year, and frequently, several games on the same day. They did slow down considerably during those last few years, until Doug’s passing in 2012. Kathie’s faith guided her throughout her life. She served faithfully in the PADS program at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Waukegan, IL. After moving from Waukegan to Lindenhurst in 2004, she continued to support PADS at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Lindenhurst, IL. She also taught 5th grade CCD at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Lake Villa for a few years, where she was a member since moving to the area in 2004. Kathie’s work life included Illinois Bell, Sears Roebuck, Chicago Motor Club, Blumberg’s, Nolan Insurance Agency, and a nearly 25-year run at Abbott Laboratories. She retired from Abbott in September of 2000. She always worked close to home, so she could always be available for her family. Kathie also loved music, opera, and theater. She spent many summers attending concerts at Ravinia Festival. She would also go to the Lyric Opera in Chicago once or twice a year, and would go to plays occasionally at Marriott Lincolnshire. Kathie is survived by her children, Douglas MacIsaac Jr., Michael (Mary) MacIsaac, and Mellarie (Reginald) Now; her grandchildren Gregory (Kristen) Now, Emily Now, Matthew Now, Madison MacIsaac, Walker MacIsaac, Bethany (Kevin) Hart, David Conrad, Anna (Brian) Vonderhaar, Chris Conrad, and Jeff (Katie) Conrad; her sisters Mary (Louis) Mehl, and Paula Eisenhart (Evan Zucker); her sister-in-law Mary (Thomas) Thomsen, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Kathie is preceded in death by her husband Douglas MacIsaac Sr., her parents Paul and Josephine Eisenhart, her sister Patricia Daluga, her brothers-in-law Richard Daluga and John MacIsaac, her sister-in-law (and cousin) Margie MacIsaac, and her grandson Kevin Conrad. Services for Kathleen will be held at Prince of Peace Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 am, with a funeral mass to follow at 11:00 am. Special thanks to the staff of JourneyCare Hospice, who took care of her so lovingly in her last days. She was known as someone of great kindness, compassion, and generosity. Her passing leaves a void in all of our hearts. Rest in peace, sweet lady.

Kathleen Clare MacIsaac

August 28, 1934 - May 20, 2025

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