Kathleen C. Paulsen, nee Creighton, of Bartlett; wife of Richard; mother of Dane, Grant (Cathy), Erin and Colleen; grandmother of Matthew; daughter of the late James and Anne nee Krezel. Sister of Mary Anne ( Bill ) Guerin, Eileen ( late Garret ) Siegler, James, Robert, John and the late Richard ; aunt of five nieces and nephews. Kathy loved flowers and animals, especially birds. While Kathy’s children were attending local schools, she was very active in parent-teacher organizations and ran successful programs to encourage reading. She found great joy in being active in her parish. Included in her activities were managing the When In Need ministry, providing help to those in need, and being a Minister of Care, taking the Eucharist to those who are shut-in at home or in the hospital. Visitation Monday 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to St. Peter Damian Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Assumption . In lieu of flowers donations to San Miguel Schools, 1949 W. 48th St. Chicago, Il. 60609 would be appreciated. (630)289-7575