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Mary Spatz Obituary

Spatz, Sister Mary Catherine, IBVM (Sr. M. Charles) Passed away onFebruary 27, 2019, at the age of 89.She was a member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loretto Sisters) for 71 years.Mary Catherine was the daughter of Charles and Nora (nee Carroll), and the sister of her deceased brothers Tommy and Bernie.She is survived by her sister-in-law Janie and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and will be greatly missed by her family, IBVM Sisters, IBVM Companions, and many, many friends. Mary Catherine shared her love and care with numerous people in ministry in several Chicago area Catholic schools, including many years at both St. Bernard's and St. Adrian's.From 1998 until 2017, she lived at Loretto Convent in Wheaton, IL and was Community Minister there for 12 of those years.In April of 2017, Mary Catherine moved to Casa San Carlo in Northlake, IL, with several of our sisters. There, she continued to enjoy her life of sharing her many gifts through prayer, presence, companionship, welcome, and joy. A Celebration of Life for Mary Catherine will be held at the Wheaton Franciscan Chapel of the Holy Angels located at 26 W. 171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 onTuesday,March 5, 2019. Services will be as follows: 2:00 p.m. Visitation, 3:00 p.m. Words of Remembrance, and 4:00 p.m. Liturgy, followed by refreshments. Internment will be onWednesday, March 6, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Cemetery in Wheaton. Memorial donations may be made to: Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary at www.ibvm.usor P.O. Box 508, Wheaton, IL 60187. Funeral infowww.williams-kampp.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2019.
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It was always a pleasure being with Mary Catherine. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Mary Catherine was much loved by her Spatz cousins, including my mother Patricia (Spatz) Cunningham. May perpetual light shine upon her.

Maureen Cunningham

March 8, 2019

Dear Mary Catherine, it was such a joy and pleasure to be able to call you my friend. I will always love and treasure all of our memories. Loved you then and love you still, put a good word in for me!

Sharon Brady

March 6, 2019

sr. Mary Ellen Beck, IBVM

March 5, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

March 5, 2019

Dearest Mary Catherine you have been our friend since forever. All the wonderful memories of St Adrian and after ,will always be in our hearts. St Patrick's Day won't be the same without you. Will miss you, love you. Ron, Marge Brankin and family.

Ron and Marge Brankin

March 4, 2019

Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

FG Rich

March 4, 2019

Sr. Mary Simpkin, IBVM

March 4, 2019

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Visitation

2:00 p.m.

Wheaton Franciscan Chapel of the Holy Angels

26 W. 171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL

Mar

5

Service

3:00 p.m.

Wheaton Franciscan Chapel of the Holy Angels

26 W. 171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL

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5

Liturgy

4:00 p.m.

St. Michael's Cemetery

Wheaton, IL

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Interment

11:00 a.m.

St. Michael's Cemetery

Wheaton, IL

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Williams-Kampp Funeral Home

430 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

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