Kathleen Ann Casey, nee Jalageas, age 63, of O'Fallon, born February 19, 1947 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away December 8, 2010 at her home.

Kathy was born and raised in East St. Louis, graduating from Academy of Notre Dame in Belleville in 1965. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from SIU Edwardsville. She began her career in education in O'Fallon District 90 in 1969, working as a Speech and Language Pathologist until her retirement in 2008. She was a faithful Catholic, attending Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fairview Heights. She was a Cardinals baseball fan, quick to quote their stats. She enjoyed traveling and shopping and was a loyal friend to many and a devoted wife to Don.

She was preceded in death by her parents David and Marie, nee Harrington, Jalageas; and her step-son Scott Casey.

Surviving are her husband Don Casey, of O'Fallon, whom she married August 6, 1982 at Scott AFB, Ill.; her step-daughter Jill (Mike) O'Neal of Luther, Okla., her step-grandsons Casey O'Neal, and Christopher and Alex Casey; and her brother David Jalageas of Belleville, Ill., and many dear friends.

Memorial donations in honor of Kathy may be made to American Cancer Society or BJC Hospice.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2010 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O'Fallon

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev. Raymond C. Schultz, V.F., officiating.