Kathleen O’Neill Kovencz was born in Belfast, Ireland. She was the wife of John Kovencz Jr. of Winnetka, IL; mother of John Kovencz and Anthony (Nancy) Kovencz; grandmother of Erin and Julie Kovencz; beloved aunt of Nancy O’Neill (Peter) Gallavin and Charles R. (Maria) O’Neill; great-aunt of Michael, Ryan and Patrick Gallavin; great-great-aunt to Madison Clare Gallavin. She was a long time resident of Winnetka, IL and co-owner of the O’Neill Linen Damask Company of Evanston, IL which was founded by her father, Charles R. O’Neill in 1922. For the last 6 years she had been living with her niece Nancy and her family in East Grand Rapids, MI. She had a life-long love of reading, and was a supporter of the Kent County Michigan Literacy Council. Visitation Saturday 12 p.m. until time of service, 1 p.m. at WM. H. Scott Funeral Home, 1100 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette. Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Holland Home, 2100 Raybrook Ave., SE#303, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 or Kent County Literacy Council, 60 Library Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Information 847-251-8200.
