Kathleen Rucinski, age 76, of Kouts, Indiana and formerly of Dolton, Illinois passed away August 24, 2024 in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born to Robert L. and Mary Ellen (née McNary) Lambert on January 21, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois.

Kathleen is survived by her beloved children: Joseph Jr. (Christine), Bob (Ingrid), Brian (Andrea) and Jill (Brian) Pearson; adored grandchildren: Jessica, Bailey, Dakota, Nina, Kyle, Brian Jr., Eric, Brooke, Justin and Jenna; dear brother Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Joseph Sr., brother Robert Lambert, sisters Lina Brennan and Debbie Gunter, nephew Tommy Brennan.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at Castle Hill Funeral Home: 1219 Sheffield Avenue, Dyer, Indiana 46311 with a visitation on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service officiated by Pastor Tim Knauff at 10:00 a.m.