Obituaries

Kathy R. Little

September 12th, 1948 – March 27th, 2026

Kathy R. Little, 77, of Macomb, IL, formerly of Vermont, IL, passed away at 3:24 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026 at The Elms in Macomb. She was born on September 12, 1948 in Beardstown, IL, the daughter of Willis and Doris (Orwig) Parry. Kathy married Robert Little on September 6, 1963 in Rushville, IL. Robert preceded Kathy in death on September 12, 2004.

She was also preceded in death by one sister; Peggy Rumler.

Kathy is survived by her four children; Pam (and Brad) Hopping, Brenda (and Bill Morey) Little, Robin (and Carl) Beebe, and Robert, Jr. (and Cary) Little, all of Vermont, eight grandchildren; Chey (and Renata) Hopping, Cole Hopping, Daniel (and Cordan) Beebe, Carly (and Anthony) Taylor, Andrew (and Marie) Belden, Adam (and Allison) Kluthe, Amber (and Rachel) Lucas and Ashley (and Lance) Coble, thirteen great-grandchildren; Peyton, Laney, Hayden, Aspen, Ava, Archer, Hudson, Daxton, Kannon, Hazel, Makenna, Asher and Gradie, two sisters; Phyllis Bernius of Vermont and Margaret Tomaszek of Des Moines, IA, and one brother, Bobby (and Janet) Parry of Vermont.

Kathy owned and operated Little Grittle in Vermont. She later became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at both the Astoria Nursing Home and Heartland in Macomb for several years.

She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lewistown and Macomb. Kathy loved to eat out and go thrift shopping, especially the Help Center in Rushville, with her sister Phyllis. She also enjoyed crocheting and lying in her recliner to watch westerns on television. She loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren but she was kind and loving to everyone including her daughter Brenda’s daycare kids and all of Vermont where she was known as Grandma Kathy to everyone.

A service will be held at 6 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Rick Brumby and Carl Beebe will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 5 to 6 pm prior to the service on Monday. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service. Memorials may be made to the Kathy Little Memorial Fund.

Condolences

March 28th, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss of a special lady through the years! Thinking of her family and friends with prayers, Rick and Kathy and our Heller family

March 28th, 2026

My heartfelt condolences and comforting prayers to all the family.
Rhonda Kendrick & family

March 28th, 2026

Our condolences to Kathy's family and friends! So sorry for your loss!
Wayne Demott

March 28th, 2026

Pam,Brenda,Robin,Bobby & families-We are sad for the loss of Aunt Kathy. She will be greatly missed. Love, hugs & prayers to all of you.
Mike & Marla (Rumler) & family

March 28th, 2026

Condolences to all the family. I so enjoyed going to LPN school with her and working with her at Wesley for a short time. She was a sweet lady and she will be missed by all. Kathy Cox

March 28th, 2026

Sorry for loss. Will be missed by many

March 28th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Loved working with your mom. She was a sweet lady.You're all in our prayers.

March 28th, 2026

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts & prayers for all of you
Avon Lady Bev & family

March 28th, 2026

Condolences to the family during this time of loss. Lisa Mincy and family.

March 28th, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to all of the family The Hilliard family

March 29th, 2026

My heartfelt condolences to all of Kathy’s family. She was a wonderful lady and I was glad to know her.
Karen Lamm and Family

March 29th, 2026

My heart felt condolences to Kathy’s family. I loved talking with her whenever I got the chance. She was one special lady. She will be missed by family and friends. Judy Wilson

March 29th, 2026

We are so sorry to hear about Kathy. Please accept our condolences. Wendell & Alice Clanin

March 29th, 2026

Kids, so sorry to hear about Kathy. She was a gentile sweet lady.
Carole Derry

March 29th, 2026

My heart feels so sad. I am so sorry. Kathy was an amazing lady.

March 29th, 2026

So sorry for your family’s loss George and Marjorie Long and family

March 29th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Loved working with your mom. She was a great nurse. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. Daniel and Becky Hamm

March 30th, 2026

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Deepest condolences to all the family.

March 30th, 2026

From Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

March 30th, 2026

Condolences to Kathy family. I worked with her at the Astoria nursing home. She was a nice person. Always sweet to her people. The residents and employees. Pam Trone

March 30th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. God Bless Cindy Barfield

March 31st, 2026

Truly sorry for your loss she was a most amazing woman.God bless may he comfort your hearts

March 31st, 2026

Truly sorry for your loss she was a most amazing woman.God bless may he comfort your hearts. Rita Bowman

March 31st, 2026

Truly sorry for your loss she was a most amazing woman.God bless may he comfort your hearts. Rita Bowman