Service Details
Services celebrating Katy’s life will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Kenosha – Katy Hope Stanton, age 39, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Katy was born in Waukegan, IL on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1985. This miracle baby girl was born three-months early at 2 lbs. 14 oz. as the result of a tragic car accident the family experienced the day before. Katy overcame many obstacles & hurdles in life and was so excited that she was succeeding in her own way. Our family is absolutely devastated.
Katy was a 2004 graduate of Warren Township High School in Gurnee, IL. She enjoyed her job at Southern Lake Credit Union until taking a position at Snap-On Tools a couple years ago, most recently in accounts receivable.
Among her interests, Katy had a great appreciation for various types of music – with “Imagine” by John Lennon being her favorite… and had several tattoos that she was proud of. Katy had a beautiful soul that radiated warmth, kindness and authenticity that touched everyone around her. She cared deeply for her family and friends and wanted to spend as much time with them as possible. She enjoyed seeking the wonders in life and celebrating every moment.
Surviving are her mom, Cheryl “Sherrie” Hagen; dad, Matthew Stanton; sisters, Erica (Tyler) Floyd, Amie (Scott) Day and Michelle (Dave) Costedio; brother, Joseph Stanton; and dear nieces & nephews that Katy thought of as her own, Nevin, Nolan, Niall & Audrey Floyd; Lexi & Zack Day; Aubree & Mia Costedio. Katy was also loved by many special aunts, uncles, cousins & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
Katy was greeted in Heaven by her grandparents, Bob & Doris Hagen and Leonard & Marion “Matka” Stanton.
Services celebrating Katy’s life will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Please keep Katy’s entire family in your thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time in their lives.
Aunt Mary Land says
I will love you forever Katy my Lady. My heart breaks. My deepest sympathy to you Matthew, Sherrie, Amie , Erica, Joe and Michelle.
This is just devastating
David Ronald Becker says
She lived next door to me. I love her very much!
Jackie & Joe Thielen says
Our thoughts and prayers to her family and friends
We are so very Sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers 🙏 and in our Hearts. God bless You ALL 🙏
Jackie & Joe Thielen says
Our thoughts and prayers to her family and friends
We are so very Sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers 🙏 and in our Hearts. God bless You ALL 🙏
Tami Falcone says
I worked with Katy for a short time as she was our receptionist at RCK Foods. She was such a joy to work with and such a kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this very sad time.
Joy Gandy Simpson says
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the entire family!
Rosanne Mchugh says
Matt, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. You are a man of strength and faith and know that there is a higher power taking good care of her now.
peter tarwid says
You’re happy. I met you once, and my thoughts are with your family and you. Happy forever.
Chuck Kemper says
We never met in person, but I could tell you were a good soul. My thoughts and prayers are with your family for healing.
Jim & Donna Costedio says
Our deepest condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time, and wishing you strength and comfort.
Cal Robert Miller says
It was an honor to get to know you: work with you: and pick on each other. Im just having a hard time deciphering what happened. Missed you Saturday and I should have texted. Katy you are a soul that will keep moving authentically throughout the universe. “Cal Was Here”
Kellie Germond says
My having met lovely and charismatic Katy Hope Stanton before Matt opened The Law Center near Great America Amusement Park in Gurnee, Illinois was in Kenosha with Matt strumming a guitar and Katy and Matt’s friends Gary and I singing along. Sorely missed is Katy but her charismatic energy and vibes will accompany all who have been blessed by her true human capital shared so beautifully with those who dared to care to share true essence like Katy’s.
Laura Hoose says
Katy, we were so lucky to have you on our team. Your strong work ethic and desire to succeed laced with a layer raw sarcasm allowed you to form a perfect fit with us. Your curiosity and willingness to learn never ceased to amaze me. You were a genuine soul, beautiful inside and out, I’m grateful to have known you. Sending love to all the family and friends during this sad time as Katy will be missed by many.
Eddie Brehm says
Dear Matt,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Uncle Mike & Aunt Debbie Stanton says
Gods grace peace & mercy & love to be with Katie & family
Jim Locke says
We worked together for years and I already miss you. Your hard work, support but mostly your spirit will be missed. Rest peacefully my friend.
Eddie Brehm says
Dear Matt,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
matthew stanton says
I am Katy’s father. I wish to Thank you all for your beautiful tributes to Katy and her indominable spirit. Katy’s friends were very dear to her; and I am greatly consoled to learn how much you all loved her. I am very proud to have had a daughter like Katy. Her middle name was “Hope”, but as I see from these heart-felt messages, it could just easily been “Joy”
Auntie Dawn says
I will forever miss you, sweetheart. Grama and Grampa Hagen are so happy to have you 😊
Donald Montey says
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Stanton and hagen family…..I know nothing can replace the physical absence of your daughter….but I hope that the loving memories of your good times together will help ease the pain….love you both Cheryl and Matthew