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Catherine Battle Obituary

Battle, Catherine M. "Kay" (nee McGowan) age 79, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E.; darling mother of Marty Battle, Teri (Bart) Hisai, Tim (Tina) Battle, Brian (Dana) Battle, Jim (Susan) Battle, Eileen Battle, the late Nancy Battle-Scavuzzo and the late Bob Battle; cherished grandmother of Tony, Tom, Joey and Michael Scavuzzo, Andrew and Elise Battle, Matthew, Brendan and Amanda Battle, Mario and Clara Battle; dear sister of Bob (Rita) McGowan and the late Thomas and the late Mary Jane McGowan. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Julie Stowell of St. Thomas Hospice for her extradionary care. Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15 a.m. Monday from the Chapel to St. Cletus Church in LaGrange for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Misericordia / Heart of Mercy Center would be appreciated. Funeral Info: (708) 352-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2011.

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January 27, 2011

Terri & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything that I can do for you during this difficult time, please don't hesitate to ask. Miss you much.

Debbie Campos

Joe and Joyce Parsons

January 26, 2011

Joyce and I were deeply saddened to learn of Kay's passing. We admired her greatly for the strength she displayed after losing two of her children at different times when they were young adults, and also when she lost her husband Tom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Battle family during this difficult time.

January 24, 2011

Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Boylen Family

January 22, 2011

Wishing the McGowan/Battle Families Our BVM blessings and graces during these trying times. May Cousin Kay intercede for us with our Savior.
Late Bernard P McMahon Family, Mount Greenwood,IL

How I will always remember Mrs Battle.....

Jenny Parsons

January 22, 2011

Jenny Parsons

January 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this time of sorrow.

Patty Homa (Battle)

January 21, 2011

Aunt Kay has experienced such extraordinary LOSS in her life with the strength and dignity that I could ONLY hope to attain. I will ALWAYS remember her as a STRONG, Irish-looking woman. (HELL~~SHE WAS IRISH AS ONE COULD GET!) I recall our last encounter....It was at MY Mother's funeral luncheon .... She looked GREAT! I told her so. She glanced at the person whom she was with, and said, "Give her FIVE bucks!" She's ONE in a million!! I will miss her.

Helen Kay-Braun

January 21, 2011

My deepest sympathies to you all.

Ellen Martin

January 20, 2011

We were truly saddened to hear about the loss of Aunt Kay. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love from us all, The Patrick J. Battle Family

Midge Ruhl

January 20, 2011

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your dear mother, grand mother, aunt and special friend to many whose lives Kay has touched over the years. You all remain in my special thoughts and prayers.

Midge Ruhl

Patrick McGowan

January 20, 2011

Please accept our thoughts and prayers for Aunt Kay and for the rest of the family. All our Love Patrick and Diane McGowan

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