Kathleen L. LaMendola age 55 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

She is survived by her life companion: Tommy Brunson; her children: Richard Bazile, Christopher LaMendola, Kelly LaMendola, Saleena Brunson; grandchildren: Gabriella and William; Loving sisters: Sharon Andrews, Mary (Joseph) Parra; brothers: John (Liz) Musial, Michael and Stanley Musial and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents John and Josephine Musial.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 27, 2016 at 9:30 am at White Funeral Home located at 921 W.45th Avenue Griffith with a 10:00 am  Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church located at 525 Broad St. Griffith with Father Theodore Mens celebrating.

Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL.

Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday October 26, 2016 from 4-8:00 pm at White Funeral Home.

Kathleen was employed at University of Illinois (MICU), she was a very proud softball mother (Griffith Fire).  Kathleen loved bowling, baking, going to the boat, collecting Beanie Babies and Precious Moments.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the St. Mary Catholic Church in Griffith.

For information, please call White Funeral Home at 219-924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com