Obituary of Kathleen Mary Lighthart

Kathleen Mary Lighthart, 71, of Berrien Center, passed away at Westwoods of Niles on Thursday, June 14, 2018.

Kathleen was born on November 23, 1946, in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Thomas and Catherine (Tibbetts) Kehoe. After graduating from high school, she later met and married the love of her life, Donald Lighthart, in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida on October 21, 1966. After their marriage, Kathleen and Donald moved to Michigan.

Kathleen worked as an executive secretary for Clark Equipment Company for many years until her retirement.

Kathleen was a very outgoing woman who loved to go bowling, spending time with her grandkids, reading, and enjoyed participating in their car club-SMCC.

She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and was a fan of Elvis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Catherine Kehoe; and her brother, Thomas Kehoe III.

Kathleen is survived by her son, Donald (Bethany) Lighthart of Niles; grandchildren, Amanda (Zach) Mounts of Niles, Christopher (Mikayla) Lighthart of Niles, Megan (Alex) Booe of Abilene, Texas, and Sarah Lighthart of Allentown, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Lauren and A.J.; and many extended family members and close friends.

A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Recitation of Rosary at 7:30 p.m. with Brother Dennis Myers, C.S.C. Funeral service will be Friday, June 22, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home with Father Thomas King, C.S.C. officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, in her name.