Kathryn Lynn Cox, 78, went to be with her Lord in Heaven Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, with her loving family by her side.
Kathryn was born October 5th, 1946 in Dixon, IL to Clinton George Ortgiesen and Mildred Edna (Deadmond) Ortgiesen. She graduated from Polo Highschool in 1964.
Kathryn married the love of her life, Edward Alan Cox on June 5th, 1964 in Dixon, IL. They celebrated 57 wonderful years together until his death in 2021.
Kathryn is survived by her three children, Randy (Michele) Cox of Maitland, FL, Sue (Carlos) Cox of Dixon, IL, and Cyndi (Andrew) Cunningham of Rochelle, IL; six grandchildren, Sean Cox, Dylan (Lily) Cox, Chandler Cunningham, Trenton Cunningham, Easton Cunningham, and Nicole Huggins; two great grandchildren, Brylee and Skyler; two sisters, Donna (Carl) Jaske of Columbus, OH, Wanda (Arthur) Willstead of Dixon, IL; five brothers, Mike (Mary) Ortgiesen of Mt. Morris, IL, Dennis (Tom) Ortgiesen and Steve Ortgiesen both of Rock Falls, IL, Carl (Barb) Ortgiesen and Clark Ortgiesen both of Mt. Vernon, IL; her dog Alice; and many friends and family.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Alan Cox on December 15th, 2021, her parents, Clinton and Mildred Ortgiesen, Edward’s parents, Edmund and Alice (Johns) Cox, and one granddaughter, Danielle Huggins.
Besides spending time with her family and friends, Kathryn enjoyed playing games at the senior center and with her family, watching the birds on her deck, and looking at her flowers. She volunteered many hours to the concession stands in Polo, and at the Polo Food Pantry.
She also served on the board at the Polo Senior Center. She graduated as an LPN from Sauk Valley College in 1980 and worked as a nurse at the Dixon State School until it closed, and the Polo Nursing Home until she retired. She touched many lives with her generosity and will be greatly missed by many.
Celebration of life will be held at the Polo Senior Center on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 11a-1p with light refreshments being served.
In memory of Kathryn, please consider donating to the Polo Senior Center or the Polo Food Pantry in her name.
Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
