Walters, Kathaleen 

passed away on June 7, 2010. Kathaleen "Kittie" A. Walters, 96, of 
Mesa, Az passed away on 6/7/2010. Adored and loved by 
everyone, Kittie achieved much success as a trailblazer in the 
banking industry. Kittie achieved many firsts but her proudest 
were being promoted as 1st female Asst. Cashier and 1st female 
Asst VP for the Mt. Prospect State Bank in IL. She served in various 
capacities for numerous organizations and was on the founding 
committees of many organizations which still exist today. Mt. 
Prospect Business and Professional Woman (BPW), IL State and 
Chicago chapters of National Association of Business Women 
(NABW), Chicago Financial Advertising Club, Bank Marketing 
Association, Mt. Prospect Historical Society, Mt. Prospect Heart 
Fund, Salvation Army, and March of Dimes. After moving to 
Arizona in 1971, she acquired more success working at United 
Bank of Arizona in the Sunnyslope, Sun City North and Sun City 
West branches and the corporate office. She was also very active 
with her religion as a Christian Scientist helping to open the first 
CS church in Sun City West. During her retirement, she continued 
her love of sewing, home decorating, various social activities and 
attending the Sun Cities Symphony. Preceded in death by her 
sister Barbara Wiederhold and her husband Bill, nephews Ken 
Wiederhold, and Gary Wiederhold (wife Tammy), nieces Cathy 
Eckman, Laura Barker (husband Carlton), Suzi Sigler, 7 great 
nephews, 3 great nieces and 2 great, great nephews. Private 
services will be held by the family. Arrangements under the 
direction of Falconer Funeral Home. For more information 
www.falconerfuneralhome.com 

Published in The Arizona Republic on June 13, 2010