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3200 Black at Essington Roads

Joliet, Illinois

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Apr. 4, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Kathryn Zembrzuski Obituary

Kathryn Jean Zembrzuski (nee DeReadt)
Kathryn Jean Zembrzuski, age 76, of Minooka, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, March 30, 2026. Kathryn was born on April 16, 1949, the daughter of Morris and Bernice DeReadt. She was a devoted wife of her loving husband, Vincent, for 21 years and was such a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always loved with her whole heart.
We will remember her as a steady heart to our family, whose love and encouragement helped make us who we are today. Kathryn was always there for us when we needed her the most to listen, help, and let her beautiful love shine through. She was independent up until her very last day. Kathryn will be deeply loved and missed by so many!
Kathryn is survived by her children, Jeannie Zembrzuski, Dawn (Dave) Mayer, Jon (Melissa) Zembrzuski, Mike Zembrzuski, and Vince Incerto; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Morris (Karen) DeReadt; two sisters, Carol Eighnor and Deborah DeRead; and her loving dog, Frankie.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Vincent Zembrzuski; and her parents, Morris and Bernice DeReadt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kathryn's name can be made to Lightways Hospice of Joliet.
Visitation for Kathryn Jean Zembrzuski will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd. in Joliet, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral services at 4:00 p.m. As it was Kathryn's request, cremation rites will be accorded following her services.
For more information please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-News on Apr. 3, 2026.

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3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL

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