Kathleen D. Jarosz

December 19, 1942-October 23, 2022

Kathleen D. Jarosz, 79, of Westfield, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born on Dec. 19, 1942 to Charles and Ethel (Stempf) Haley in Indiana Harbor, Ind.

Mrs. Jarosz received a Master’s in Education and for 37 years was a teacher for the Chicago Archdiocese and Green Bay Archdiocese. Her life centered on her love of teaching and education. Working in the inner city of Chicago was her joy. “Beauty, Truth & Goodness in all things” was Mrs. Jarosz’ personal motto and the goal she set for her students. Her life was enriched by many travels in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia studying history, art and religion.

She was listed in Leaders in Elementary Education and was a DePaul University of Chicago Alumni member. Mrs. Jarosz was a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish in Westfield, Indiana.

Survivors include her husband Thomas Jarosz; brother Dennis (Sandy) Haley; and sister Linda (Robert) Mohrhaus.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Elizabeth Haley Bein and Bonnie Haley Hindson.

Visitation is scheduled to be held from 9-11 a.m., with a Funeral Mass scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 17102 Springmill Road, in Westfield. The Rev. Kevin Haines will officiate.

Online condolences may be made at randallroberts.com.