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Kathryn Harvey Obituary

Kathryn Harvey Kathryn "Tinker" Harvey, age 89, longtime chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. A political activist her entire adult life, she worked tirelessly for civil rights, women 's rights, the environment, fair housing, and many other causes. A five-time delegate or alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention and a two-time member of the U.S. Electoral College, she served as a precinct committeeman for more than 40 years in Downers Grove, where she grew up, worked as a travel agent, and raised a family with husband Robert Harvey, an elementary school teacher who died in 1986. She is survived by two sons, Matthew (Susan Condon) Harvey, an attorney for the Illinois Commerce Commission; and Miles (Rengin Altay) Harvey, a writer and English professor at DePaul; as well as two grandchildren and countless friends. Services are being planned for early 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Fl, NY, NY 10004, www.jdrf.org, (800) 533-CURE. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Dec. 18, 2013.

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Karen (Chyna) Knoll

February 17, 2014

Deepest condolences to Miles, Matthew and their families. Tinker came to me for massage therapy for several years before I retired and moved out of DG. I have thought of her so many times as she was such a delight! She was a "one of a kind" woman who knew herself so well and spoke so lovingly about her family and Bob. I developed a great respect and admiration for her and feel privileged to have known her. Rest in peace...

Miles Harvey

January 1, 2014

Please join the Harvey family on Sunday, January 12th, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate and remember
Kathryn "Tinker" Harvey.

Location:
Performing Arts Center
Avery Coonley School
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

December 23, 2013

With my deepest condolences and sympathy to Harvey family . I miss Kathryn a lot....it was great pleasure to take care of her . I will always remember her loving smile.
Bea Arten Cerda
Lincolnwood Place

Suzyn Mills

December 17, 2013

I have such fond memories of this no-nonsense lady. She was a loyal friend and supporter of so many people and causes. I count myself very lucky to have known her and learned valuable lessons at her feet. She will be sorely missed. I carry my memories of Tinker and her feisty nature with me always.

Linda Haster

December 16, 2013

Tinker had more friends and was more dearly loved and cherished than anyone I have ever known. I will always remember her as my most interesting, funniest, and treasured friend.

Gay Bruhn

December 15, 2013

She will be missed.

Mary Capocy

December 15, 2013

Tinker and Bob were the first people I met when I moved to Downers Grove in 1963. Tinker has been one of my dearest friends ever since. I will miss our lunches and shopping expeditions together!

Lynne Presley

December 15, 2013

I will miss her spunk-what a great lady and a true advocate for the people.

Mike Kisler

December 15, 2013

You will always be in my heart. Rest in peace now.

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