Kathryn Broeren

On August 24th we lost our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Katie. She passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Denver, CO. Katie is preceded in death by her brother, Bob and parents, Sue, and Dick. Katie adored her Corgis, especially her Butters, and our hearts are warmed knowing she has been reunited with all of them.

Katie was born and raised in Mt. Prospect, IL. She attended Saint Raymond School, Sacred Heart of Mary High School, and Eastern Illinois University. After graduating college, she worked in public relations, and soon became a fun, passionate, hardworking trailblazer who would accomplish much in her career and in retirement.

She worked for many successful political campaigns but was most proud of her role during Pope John Paul’s II visit to Chicago and her final position in The Press Office of Communications for the Small Business Administration during the Clinton administration.

After retirement, Katie was incredibly generous with her time and service to others, especially those in recovery. During her tenure with Denver Health Hospital, Katie was a Peer Recovery Specialist and Volunteer of the Year 2021, completing more than 1500 hours of service.

In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to the Denver Health Foundation (denverhealthfoundation.org/donate), select ‘patient assistance fund’ and make gift “in honor of Katie Broeren”) or consider a gift to:

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

PO Box 1560, Attn: Giving

Denver CO 80201-1560.

Please make gift “in memory of Katie Broeren”.

Services for Katie begin on Friday, October 14, 2022 for a 12pm Visitation and 1pm Funeral Mass at St Raymond of Peñafort Catholic Church, 301 S. Oka Ave, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Her services will be live-streamed at the following link: http://twitch.tv/strayprivate

Please share memories of Katie and condolences with her family by signing the Tribute Wall above.