Mrs. Kathleen Ross was born on August 27, 1954 in Fayette, Mississippi to the union of Katherine Minor and Johnny Bergman.

Kathleen received her formal education at East Saint Louis Senior High School. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Kathleen was a lifelong member at St. Paul Baptist Church.

Kathleen also enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, cooking, and cleaning. Kathleen loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kathleen was a woman who spoke her mind. Everyone who knew her grew to love her. She lived a great life and has wonderful friends.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her father, Johnny Bergman; her mother, Katherine Minor; her sister, Barbara Ann Bergman and daughter, Jackleen Ross.

On June 13, 2022, Kathleen departed this earthly home. She leaves to cherish her loving memory: her daughter ~ Brenda Milton of Belleville, Illinois; two sons ~ Keith (Suzy) Ross of Cahokia, Illinois and Jimmy Davis of East Saint Louis, Illinois; sisters ~ Betty, Ellem, Denise (Steven) Brown and Simone Patrick; and a host of nieces and nephews. Special friend, fiance, and companion who had been her rock and there until the end, Issac Jackson.