Kathleen Fay Foster Laboray, age 70, of Litchfield, Illinois, passed away on January 9. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and inspiration. Kathleen lived her life with purpose, touching many hearts and encouraging others to embrace each day with kindness and courage.

Kathleen worked as a Physical Therapist and retired from Carlinville Area Hospital, where she dedicated her career to helping others heal and improve their quality of life.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her father, Major Stanly Foster; her brother, Steven Foster; and her brother-in-law, Roger Laughlin.
Kathleen is survived by her loving family, including her mother, Jessie Foster; her twin sister, Karen Hinz (Bill); and her sister, Vickie Laughlin. She is also survived by her nieces Jami Hinz, Jenny (Hinz) Padgett, Jillian Hinz (Nick) and Marisa (Laughlin) Risch (Mike); and her nephews Jacob Laughlin (Marissa), Stevie Foster, and Brett Foster. She leaves behind her stepchildren Nicki Laboray-Goss, Graig Laboray, and Ronnie Laboray, as well as her granddaughter, Alex Lesicko (Andrew), and her great-grandson, Beau. Kathleen is also fondly remembered by several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Kathleen’s longtime companion was Charlie Kruep, with whom she shared a deep love of horseback riding. Together, along with their horses Queenie and Chik, they traveled many, many miles throughout the Shawnee National Forest, creating treasured memories along the way.
Last, but certainly not least, Kathleen leaves behind her beloved Labrador, Buster. Kathleen and Buster shared a passion for hiking and logged countless miles together in the Shawnee National Forest and at Lake Lou Yaeger. There wasn’t a cave Buster wouldn’t explore or a rock he wouldn’t climb alongside her.
Kathleen also loved winter adventures and enjoyed snow skiing and snowshoeing with friends, often traveling across several states to experience the beauty of the outdoors she cherished so deeply.

Family and friends may pay their respects on January 17, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service. All services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HSHS Hospice, Bremer Sanctuary, or Adopt A Pet.