Kay L. Bradley, 71, passed away on 12/30/14 at her home in Itasca, IL. She was born in Chicago on 5/20/43, the daughter of the late Samuel Brennwasser and Loretta (nee) La Pres. She was the beloved wife of Frederick C. Bradley for 34 years, and was also survived by her loving sisters Paula Muldowney, Judy (Gene) Dale, her dear brother-in-law Dennis (Kathy) Bradley, loving nephews, Mike (Lauren) Bradley, Matthew Bradley, Paul (Brenda) Muldowney, Mike (Pam) Muldowney, Robert (Alicia) Koernke, Jonathon Koernke, loving nieces Bethany (Travis) Wilye, Rebecca Koernke, Jennifer Koernke, Marnie (Dave) Beamesderfer, Catherine (Michael) Dale-Jablonowski and her cherished grand-nieces, Cindy and Bella Wilye and Frebrenie D. Dale. Kay attended South Shore High School in Chicago and received a BA at Southern Illinois University. She worked most of her career for SSA, Great Lakes Program Service Center as a claims authorizer and manager. Her independent, upbeat, humorous and honorable personality will live on with both friends and family. Kay loved to socialize, travel, dine out, garden and read and was a member of both the Itasca Garden Club and Itasca Library Book Club. She cherished her family and would do anything for them. She also loved animals and consistently contributed to both wildlife protection and environmental groups. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 6:00 pm until the Memorial Service at 7:00 pm at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road, (at Prospect), Itasca, IL 60143. In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the  American Cancer Society  . For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.theoaksfh.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary