Kathleen Ann Smolenski-Briggs' Obituary
Kathleen Ann (Golden) Smolenski-Briggs, age 64, of Terre Haute, IN passed away at 2:03 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. She was born September 12, 1959 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of John George Golden and Linda Lee (O 'Conner) Golden.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Briggs of Terre Haute, IN; sister, Debra Golden (Michael Star) of Shaker Heights, OH; brother, Thomas Golden of Champaign, IL; stepdaughters, Brittany Marie Nicholas (Ben) of Carmel, IN and Emily Katherine McQuilkin-Briggs of Terre Haute, IN and her beloved nephews and nieces Kelly(Ted) , Neil, Brad(Clara) , Lincoln, Olivia and Mary. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, John and Linda Golden; brother, Lester Golden; husband, David Smolenski and her dog, Moose.
Kathy was a 1977 graduate of Lincoln Way High School in New Lenox, IL. She worked for the US Government Census Bureau. Kathy was fun loving, big hearted and will be missed by many friends.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. CST on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Willow Creek Church, 6492 E. 400th Rd., Martinsville, IL with Pastor Kevin Small officiating. Burial will follow in Butternut Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. https://www.lls.org/
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message; light a candle, or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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