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In memory of
Kathi Elizabeth Sikora Esqueda
June 22, 1954 - December 14, 2025
Jun 22, 1954 - Dec 14, 2025
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Updates
Update from Jan. 29, 2026
Obituary
Kathi Elizabeth Sikora Esqueda passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 71. Born on June 22, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, Kathi's life was a testament to her selfless nature and the joy she found in caring for others. She left this world in the comfort of her Oak Park home, surrounded by the love of her family, after a valiant battle with metastatic breast cancer.
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Community Involvement
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What were Kathi's favorite vacation spots?
England, Hawaii
England, Hawaii
England, Hawaii
What were Kathi's favorite drinks?
Tea
Tea
Tea
What were Kathi's favorite foods?
Thin crust sausage pizza, Stuffed cabbage, "Birthday cake" (yellow cake, buttercream…
Thin crust sausage pizza, Stuffed cabbage, "Birthday cake" (yellow cake, buttercream, strawber…
Thin crust sausage pizza, Stuffed cabbage, "Birthday cake" (yellow cake, buttercream, strawberries in the middle)
What were Kathi's favorite ways to spend free time?
Crocheting, sewing, reading, gardening, antiquing
Crocheting, sewing, reading, gardening, antiquing
Crocheting, sewing, reading, gardening, antiquing
Timeline
Born
June 22nd, 1954
Graduated from college
1975
University of Chicago: Hyde Park, Chicago, IL
B.A. English
Got married to Bernardo Esqueda
September 25th, 1976
Oak Park, IL
Survived by
Hillary Esqueda
Daughter
Juliann Esqueda
Daughter
Bernardo Esqueda
Spouse
Linda & John MROCZKOWSKI
Cousin
Lucía Esqueda Meléndez
Sister-in-law
Christopher Balazs
Family
John Mroczkowski
Cousin
Michael & Brenda Buczek
Cousin
Jeff Sepeta
Son
Susie O’Hehir
Cousin
Rolando Palacios
Family
Bob Palacios
Cousin
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Other key details
Cause of death
Breast cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Caring Cremations
In lieu of flowers
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$1,240.00
Raised by 15 people
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Hillary Esqueda (Kathi's daughter),
Juliann Esqueda (Kathi's daughter) and
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