Catherine Barkwill

Catherine “Cathy” Barkwill, 73, of Machesney Park, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Swedish American Hospital. Born March 31, 1950, in Chicago, daughter of Edward and Marion (Kozlowski) Koziarski. Married Kenneth Barkwill on October 3, 1987. Employed by National City Bank and Alpine Bank. Member of Pine Grove Free Methodist Church. Cathy enjoyed reading, crocheting, doing Sudoku puzzles, and watching British TV shows. She took wonderful care of her husband. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; daughter, Lauren Radovich; stepdaughter, Victoria (Billy) Cheatum; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brothers, Edward (Rita) Koziarski, Joe (Susan) Koziarski, John (Karen) Koziarski; sister, Mary Koziarski; brother-in-law, Tom; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Predeceased by her parents; and sister, Nancy Bechtel. Special thanks to Tina Doherty, George and Carol Anderson, Joe and Sharon Kopacz, Don and Sandy Bounds, Heather McCurdy, Swedish American CCU Staff, and previous caretaker, Martha for their compassionate care.

Memorial service at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park. Inurnment at a later date in McHenry County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.