Constance (Connie) Macon died Monday, July 20, at the age of 61, after a long battle with illness at her home in Aberdeen.

The daughter of Harvey Z. and Barrie Lee Kline of Tinley Park, Illinois. Connie was a feisty young girl who always knew what she wanted and did what was she felt was right. All agree that her dedication and work ethic, and immense love for her family, are her most distinguishing traits.

Throughout her life, whether it was growing up in Tinley Park or attending Carl Sandburg High School and Governors State University, that highly focused, resolute attitude never waned.

She married Michael in Kennewick in April 2005. Living in the Northwest gave her plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature, and she spent as much time outdoors as possible while gardening, camping and boating. Later in life she became an avid boater, touring Washington’s San Juan Islands, the Columbia River and many regional lakes.

Connie was an impassioned cook who loved gourmet and unique culinary tastes as much as she enjoyed her time in the kitchen. Possibly the only thing that exceeded her passion for the outdoors was her love of family. She loved being a grandmother.

Connie was the president and CEO of Cambridge Management, Ltd. in Orland Park, Illinois, for 21 years. She got to work with her two sons, who are still involved in the business, and enjoyed the friendship of countless numbers of colleagues and professional associates. While fighting her illness multiple times, she continued to operate her business from 3,000 miles away. Always one to preach the importance of achieving a life/work balance, she was renowned for going out of her way to help and support everyone, including her employees.

Family Chain — We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly. In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

Connie is survived by husband, Michael, of Aberdeen; two sons, Edward and William Oswald of Tinley Park; step-children Darby Carroll of Ocean Shores and Lucas Macon, Kennewick; brother, George Kline of Michigan City, Indiana.; sisters, Barbara Harrington, of Orland Park, Illinois; Linda Zoller of Mokena, Illinois; and four grandchildren: Dylan and Hunter Carroll; Raini Macon and Finn Oswald. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barrie Sodaro of Markham, Illinois.

Visitations will be held Aug. 3, 2020 from 10 a.m. until noon at Vandenberg Funeral Home located at 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, Illinois, 60477. Connie will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Gardens South in Orland Park, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers please donate to either The United Methodist Church of Montesano, 401 E Spruce Ave, Montesano, WA 98563 or you can make checks out to American Cancer Society c/o Eileen Raykowski, 113 N Talbot, Montesano, WA 98563.

Local arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen.