Katy Conley Pepper, a cherished member of the Pepper family and the Barrington, IL community, passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2020, in Sarasota, FL, surrounded by her loving family. At the age of 58, Katy was the beloved wife of the late Dave Pepper and a devoted mother to Ali, Lauren, and Colin Pepper.
Katy’s life was marked by service and dedication to others. She was deeply involved at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, where she was known for her tireless work in various ministries. Her contributions to the All Women of St. Michael’s (AWSM) and the parish youth ministry were particularly significant. Beyond the church, Katy extended her caring spirit to numerous organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Arden House, Bishop Anderson House, Cathedral Shelter, St. Cyprian’s Christmas Baskets, and the Church of the Redeemer Soup Kitchen. She was also a Life Loyal Charter Member of the Omega chapter of Gamma Phi Beta at Iowa State University, where she first met Dave. Graduating from Iowa State, Katy and Dave built a beautiful life together, raising their three children and sharing passions for cooking, travel, boating, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Katy is survived by her mother, Rosalie Conley, her sisters, Mary Ann Greiner and Margaret Conley, and her brother, Robert Conley. She will be profoundly missed by her children, her close friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
A memorial visitation to celebrate Katy’s life will be held on Friday, March 6th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, located at 647 Dundee Avenue, Barrington. A memorial service will follow on Saturday, March 7th at 10:00 AM at the same location. Additional parking will be available at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church across the street at 720 Dundee Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, the Pepper family requests that donations be made in Katy’s memory to “The Katy Pepper Memorial Scholarship Fund.” This fund has been established to honor Katy’s commitment to education and will benefit the schools where her daughters, Ali and Lauren, are teachers. Donations can be directed to:
- Holy Family School: Checks made out to Holy Family Ministries can be sent to HFM Development Office, 3225 Arnold Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062, or online donations can be made at www.hfm.org.
- Little Angel’s Preschool: Checks made out to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church can be sent to the church at 647 Dundee Ave., Barrington, IL 60010, or online donations can be made at https://www.stmichaelsbarrington.org/give.
Please ensure “The Katy Pepper Memorial Scholarship Fund” is noted in the memo of any checks. All donations are tax-deductible and will serve as a lasting tribute to Katy’s impactful life.
