Kathryn Mathson, nee Poto, beloved wife of the late Walter E. Mathson; loving mother of Gerrie (Jay) Geerdes, Robert (LeeAnn) Mathson and Richard (Patricia) Mathson; dear grandmother of Jennifer Weder, Julie Geerdes, Jamie Mathson, Scott Mathson, Catherine (Tony) Mergen and Steven (Caroline) Mathson; cherished great-grandmother of Jeffrey Weder, Marisa Renee Mathson and Jessica Kayleona Wilcek; fond sister of Yolanda (the late Dale) Wakeley and the late Joseph (the late Marie) Poto; dear aunt of Doug and Dale Wakeley. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, to St. Norbert Church, Northbrook for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Assoc., 208 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 60604 would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. 847-359-8020.
