Kathleen M. (Doody) Vires, 79, Rochester, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born on January 19, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. to James Patrick Doody and Beatrice (Mercier) Doody. Kathleen had lived in Rochester since July 2007, coming from Culver, where she had lived for 15 years.

On July 14, 1955, in Plymouth, she married James Robert Vires, he preceded her. Kathleen worked in sales most of her life working at Emmons Jewelry, Chicago, Ill., and Rainbow Studio, Chicago, Ill. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Chicago, Ill.

Kathleen is survived by her sons: Terrance Vires, Fla.; Brian T. Vires, Wis.; grandson: James Vires, Colo.; sisters: Irene Lisak, Culver; Patricia Kolar, Argos; Beatrice Mary (Robert) Beran, Calif.; Jean Henney, Culver; Georgia Ford, Rochester; Martha (Angelo) Rosario, Puerto Rico; brothers: Arthur Frances (Grace) Doody, Woodridge, Ill.; and Terrance Doody, Culver; along with many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers: James Doody, Daniel Doody; and Patrick Doody.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Earl Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.