Paul M. Kartheiser

March 9, 1975 - September 22, 2018

Paul M. Kartheiser, age 43, passed away September 22, 2018. He was born March 9, 1975, the son of Michael and Stephanie Kartheiser in Sioux City, IA. Paul was in inspiration as to what was important in life. He had a contagious smile and lived life one moment at a time. Paul was blessed with a wonderful and caring extended family. Survivors include his parents Michael and Stephanie Kartheiser; brothers Ryan Kartheiser and Eric (Cindi) Kartheiser; nieces Abby, Megan, Emma, and Brianna; grandmother Dolores Kartheiser aunts and uncles Kathy Kartheiser, Scott Lies, Laura Anderson, Julie Keilty, David Lies, Pete Kartheiser, Mary Sharp, Mark Kartheiser, Ann Frances, Tom Kartheiser, and Marti Bennet; and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Bud Kartheiser, maternal grandparents Donald and Helen Lies, and two cousins Patrick Kartheiser and Billy Keilty. Funeral Mass will be offered by Fr. Bob Jones Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 11:00am with an in state visitation from 10:00 am until the funeral hour at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 8S055 Dugan Road, Sugar Grove, IL 60554. (630) 4660303. Interment will follow in Marywood Cemetery, Aurora. Arrangements handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL. 60506, (630) 631-5500. Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to sign the guest book or to leave condolences for Paul’s family. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Paul’s wonderful friends at Keeler Center, Joe Heiss, and the caregivers at Seasons Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to the Keeler Center 409 New Indian Trail Ct., Aurora, IL 60506 or to the Epilepsy Foundation Attn: Donor Services, Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200, Landover, MD 20785.