Kathy A. Charnstrom

Kathy A. Charnstrom age 64, of DeKalb died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.  She was born August 1, 1953 in DeKalb and was the daughter of Earl and Irene M. (Kennedy) Kunkel.

Kathy graduated from DeKalb High School in 1971.  She worked for Turner Brass of Sycamore and was the food service supervisor at the DeKalb County Nursing Home.  She married Barry L. Charnstrom November 11, 1977 in DeKalb.  Kathy loved her family time especially with her two grandchildren and her three dogs.

Survivors include her husband Barry of DeKalb, children; Tracy (Bob) Jeffries of Montgomery, IL and Ryan (Kristina) Charnstrom of Genoa, IL.  Five brothers; Gary (Shirley) Kunkel of Genoa, Bill (Paula) Kunkel of DeKalb, Jack Kunkel of DeKalb, Larry (Dana) Kunkel of DeKalb, and Bob (Darcia) Kunkel of Colorado Springs, CO. Grandchildren Carson and Emmalynn Charnstrom of Genoa, sister-in-law's; Judy Carpenter and Karen Charnstrom both of DeKalb, special friend; Eleanor "Jo" Pasquale of DeKalb and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents, sister; Sherry Bute, brother; Barry Kunkel, nephew Jeremy Kunkel, and brother-in-law Michael Carpenter.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 1:00pm at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb with Pastor Janet Hunt officiating.  Burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 5:00pm-8:00pm at Finch Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.