Kathleen Burson, 69, passed away October 16, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1948 in Rockford, IL, daughter of Henry and Marietta (Schrader) Nikodem. Kathleen was a demonstrator for many years; sharing information on many different products at various locations around the area. She enjoyed cooking, bowling, basketball, but most of all, collecting all sorts of different nick knacks and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of almost 49 years, Joseph, 2 sons, Thomas, Adam (Patti), 1 daughter, Susan Burson, 1 brother, Michael, her mother, Marietta Garman, Sister-in-law, Susan Nikodem and 3 grandchildren, Ariana, Sadie and Sara. Kathleen is preceded in death by her father Henry, 2 brothers, Patrick and Wayne, and her stepfather, Floyd Garman. Family will be receiving guests Monday October 22, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Dieterle Memorial Home 1120 S. Broadway, Montgomery. Funeral services will be Tuesday October 23, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Burial will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora. For guestbook and directions, visit www.dieterlememorialhome.com 630-897-1196