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Catherine Christensen Obituary

Christensen, Catherine V. age 78, (nee Wilson), beloved wife of the late George F., loving mother of Donna (Ernesto) Rojas, Karen (the late Thomas) Hoynes, and the late Joyce, dearest grandmother of Karla (fiance, Drew Veleeparambil), Krysta Rojas and Traci (Jack) Medders, great grandmother of Joshua Medders, dear sister of Edward (Alice) Wilson, Jean (Len) Kozlowski, and the late Irene (the late John) Shenberger, William (the late Lillian), Frank (Ann) and Alice Wilson, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S. Wallace St., to St. Gabriel Church, for Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-268-0703.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2004.

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barbara swiderski ( brown )

January 10, 2004

Dear Donna & Family,

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. I know she will be missed. Your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Allison Stanek

January 9, 2004

Your family will be in my prayers.

Sue Heenan (Richardson)

January 9, 2004

Our family has been out of touch with your mom for a long time. My mom (Lou) and yours were best friends for many years. Our family sends it's deepest sympathy in your time of loss.

My prayers are with you.

Lynn Nowik

January 8, 2004

We will miss u Aunt Dollie!!!

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