Kathi Kresol

Kathi Kresol has been researching Rockford’s History for the past ten years. She shares the fascinating stories she uncovers through her website at www.hauntedrockford.com , her “Voices from the Grave”column in the Rock River Times weekly newspaper and through her tours.

Kathi’s obsession is history and she loves the opportunity to share this passion through the stories she collects. She has been featured in several articles for newspapers on local hauntings and been interviewed for radio and television stations, as well. Kathi has had several stories published in two different anthologies featuring Rockford Authors and is excited about her newly released book, “Murder and Mayhem in Rockford, Illinois” which was released this fall.

Kathi is a member of Rockford Historical Society and has worked at the Rockford Public Library for years and loves sharing her enthusiasm for reading any way possible. She started teaching history using ghost stories when she homeschooled her children. Kathi loved the research and the ghost stories so much, she wanted to share them with the Rockford Community. She found the perfect solution in forming Haunted Rockford Paranormal Tours. It has allowed her to work with some great people from all over Illinois and Wisconsin. Kathi feels honored that she can share the stories of the men, women, and children who settled Rockford and gave so much to create such a rich history.