Kathleen Mae Sward

March 17, 1953 ~ January 18, 2016
Kathleen Mae Sward, 62, of Princeton died at 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born March 17, 1953, in Princeton to Kenneth L. and Dorothy (Robinette) Sward. Surviving are one daughter, Lindsay (Brandon Sierens) Philhower of Tiskilwa; one brother, Kevin (Laura) Sward of Dixon; five grandchildren, Bennett Sierens, Chrissy Sierens, Josie Sierens, Libby Sierens and Caralynne Sierens; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1971 and from Rockford Memorial School of Nursing in 1974. She worked as a registered nurse for many years. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family memorial service will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Friends of Strays in Princeton.
I worked with Kathy at InHome Care in Princeton. She was quiet, dependable, and loved by her patients who often requested her as their nurse. I was sorry to hear of her passing. Though a private person, she spoke often of her Lindsay. Sympathies to her family.
I was in Kathy’s class and her roommate at RMH School of Nursing Class of 1974. I just received our alumni newsletter and learned of her passing. We had lost touch over the years but I have many happy and fond memories of our years together in school. My very deepest sympathy to her family. I know she is deeply missed.