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Catherine Gillen Obituary

Gillen, Catherine O. (nee Duffy), 74, of Addison; beloved wife of John J.; devoted mother of Ann Marie Harkins, Patrick, Cathy (Mark) Madison and Peggy; cherished grandmother of Bridget, Colleen, Jennifer, Taylor and Caeleb and great grandmother of Cassidy, Jordan and Brendan; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 10:15 a.m. from The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca, to St. Joseph Church, Addison, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. Info., 630-250-8588.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 10, 2006.

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Paul Mc Mullan

February 5, 2007

AS a year goes by so quickly and life comes and goes so quickly, Catherine is and always will be in my prayers.i miss her but know that she is looking down on us trying to keep us all in order :)
so when i think of acting up, i have to stop and think, wait till catherine gets her hands on me.
Paul

Mitch Bosse

February 15, 2006

Dearest Gillen Family,

I am very sorry to hear about Kay. I have very fond memories of the many, many years that our families 'played' together and how Kay (Ms. Gillen to us) was there to watch over our fun. She always made our family feel welcome to come by for any length of visit. I feel fortunate to have been able to made her acquaintance in my life. She will definitely be missed. Love, Mitch Bosse

PAT & PHIL MANCIONE

February 14, 2006

John we were so sorry to read of Catherine's death . I'm sorry we could'nt be with you in this time of your sorrow,but we are in Portland Or.visiting our son,his wife and family...You and your family are always in our prayers....God be with you, Phil Mancione

Rich and Rick Smith

February 13, 2006

Dear John and Family, we are sorry we couldn't be with you during these trying times, but please know that the entire Family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care.

hugh duffy

February 13, 2006

very sorry to learn of aunt catherines passing i have always missed her and always will hugh duffy and family

Jeanine O'Keefe (Malpede)

February 12, 2006

The Gillen Family,



Sorry to hear of Catherine's passing. Our thought's and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

With sincere sympathy.

Kay Payne

February 12, 2006

We are so sorry for your troubles. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. We can't be with you as Andy has just come home from hospital after surgery 1/31. He is doing well. God Bless You. Kay

paul mcmullan

February 10, 2006

Catherine i will miss that smiling face,but i know that you will have them all laughing up there.

your nephew

Paul

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