Kathleen (Kathy) Marian Garrigan, 24, died in a boating accident on Harding Lake , near Fairbanks Alaska, on May 27, 2007. She had visited the lake on a campout over the Memorial Day Weekend with co-workers, Liza Lomando and Travis Alexander. Kathy was in Alaska serving as Americorps Volunteer for the Tribal Civilian Community Corps (TCCC) working along side Native American youth on service projects involving the environment and the arts.

    A fourth generation Oak Parker, Kathy was born on February 25, 1983 to Thomas & Marian Garrigan. She was welcomed into this world by three loving sisters, Marie, Elizabeth and Rosemary. Oak Park River Forest High School , class of 2001. J. Kyle Braid Leadership Award, 1999. St. Joseph ’s College, class of 2005.

    Kathy was a three sport athelete, named M.V.P. Oak Park Girls Basketball Tournament 1997. 4 year OPRF Softball, Basketball & Volleyball Player. Varsity Volleyball - St. Joseph College , Rensselaer , IN. Kathy gave back by volunteering and coaching Oak Park Windmills, Fenwick Freshman Girls Softball, 8th Grade Girls Basketball, Lady Bombers. Rensselaer, IN as well as special recreation teams.

    Kathy was a good friend to all. She shared her love of music with everyone. Nothing stopped her from belting out a song or dancing up a storm. Kathy was born with the gift of humor and she shared laughs easily. Kathy brightened every room she entered.