December 19, 1942 – October 23, 2022
Kathleen D. Jarosz, 79, Westfield, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 19, 1942, to Charles and Ethel (Stempf) Haley in Indiana Harbor, Ind.
Kathleen’s received a master’s in education and for 37 years was a teacher for the Chicago Archdiocese and Green Bay Archdiocese. Her life centered on her love of teaching and education. Working in the inner city of Chicago was Kathleen’s joy. “Beauty, Truth & Goodness in all things” was her personal motto and the goal she set for her students. Kathleen’s life was enriched by many travels in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia studying history, art and religion. She was listed in Leaders in Elementary Education and was a DePaul University of Chicago Alumni member. Kathleen was a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish in Westfield.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Jarosz; brother, Dennis (Sandy) Haley; and her sister, Linda (Robert) Mohrhaus.
In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth Haley Bein and Bonnie Haley Hindson.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., with a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 17102 Spring Mill Road, Westfield. Rev. Kevin Haines will officiate.
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