Katherine A. Longston

April 22, 1951 - January 9, 2020

Funeral Services are private.

Memorial Park Cemetery

9900 Gross Point Rd.

Skokie, IL 60076

847.864.5061 |

Private Interment

Katherine A. Longston, nee Malizola, age 68, of Skokie, died January 9, 2020, at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview. Katherine was an employee of Northwestern University, Evanston. She was born April 22, 1951, in Evanston, to Arthur and Lucille Harben Malizola. Beloved wife of Steven Longston; loving sister of Philip, David, and James Malizola and the late Laurie Ward; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are private. Private Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Info: 847.673.6111.

Katherine A. Longston, nee Malizola, age 68, of Skokie, died January 9, 2020, at Glenbrook Hospital, Glenview. Katherine was an employee of Northwestern University, Evanston. She was born April 22, 1951, in Evanston, to Arthur and Lucille Harben Malizola. Beloved wife of Steven Longston; loving sister of Philip, David, and James Malizola and the lateContinue Reading

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It's with great sadness to hear of Kathy's passing. Steve, you're in my heart and prayers. Kathy and I had many "adventures" together. I will always be grateful for her being there during my mom's ordeal and driving the car back from California. I hope Kathy's at peace, she will be missed.

My deepest condolences to the family. I had the privilege of working with Katherine at Northwestern. Her perky smile and jovial attitude made it a pleasure to come to work everyday! She will be missed.Peace and Blessings Karl Spencer

I knew Katherine for more than many years. She was the first person I worked with when I started working at Northwestern. She was a wonderful person, understanding and helpful. I left her department after working with her for about a year but would go back and visit with her many times. She always talk about her husband and let everyone she comes in contact with how much she loved him. I would like to extend my condolences to Katherine's husband and family. May God give you continue peace in such a time. God bless!

My condolences. I did not know Kathy well, but in my interactions with her at Northwestern, she was such a positive energy and so helpful. So sorry for your loss.

I was very sad to hear about Kathy. We never met, but we worked together for many, many years - trying to resolved verification requests for faculty. She laughed lots during our numerous phone conversations and her attitude was great. My sincere condolences to her family.Marcie Weiss Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University

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Kathy always smiled when she greeted me at work. She helped me cheerfully every time I needed her. We talked of our dogs and traded stories and pictures. I will donate to a group I volunteer for, PAWS Critter Crossing, in her name. I hope your grief is eased by knowing how dear she was to so many of us at Northwestern.

I spent some years being friends with Kathie and have such fond memories of our vacations, poker games and parties. My heart goes out to Steve and Kathies family. My sympathies and prayers are with you.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.