Kathleen L. Cicardi

Kathleen L. Cicardi, 91, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 18, 2002 at her daughter's home. She is survived by her children, Joe and wife, Ellen and Bob and wife, Linda of Pinckneyville, Jim and wife, Beverly of Schenectady, New York and Marilyn Cicardi Leary of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. 
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Santo Cicardi; daughter Kathryn;  parents, James and Margaret Hanlin; and sisters Pauline Haynes and Lillian Poliquin. 
Kathleen was always a very devoted mother. She was a 4-H leader for several years. She served on the board of directors for PCHS, P.T.A. and B.P.W. She was very involved with Perry County Home Bureau for many years. She attended nurses training and worked for Pinckneyville Community Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 1975.
Kathleen spent most of her life in this area, except for the winter months of the past several years, which were spent with her daughter and granddaughter. Kathleen's memory will be forever cherished in the hearts and minds of her family and those who knew her. 
A memorial mass for family and friends was celebrated Saturday, April 5, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. Kathleen was a member of Sacred Heart for her entire life.
Internment of the remains was at a later time in a private ceremony of her immediate family.
