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Catherine Higgins Obituary

Higgins, Catherine M. "Kittie" (nee O'Connor), 91, of Western Springs, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A., loving mother of Donna, Thomas (Janet), and Kathleen (Jack) O'Connell, devoted sister and guardian of Thomas (Lois) Flynn and Florence (Larry) Daly, fun-loving grandmother of Jill (Jim) Huenink, Tom (Carmen), Tim (Michelle), Mamie (Lawrence) Fitzgerald, Kary (David) Duncan, Michael (Lisa), Kristen (Robert) Burbano, Jack, John O'Connell, and Katherine O'Connell, dear great-grandmother of 16, fond sister of George O'Connor (late Alice) and the late Genevieve (late Frank) Walsh, dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mt. St. Joseph Home, 24955 N. U.S. Hwy. 12, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047, appreciated. Funeral Home Phone: 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2006.

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Peg HIggins

September 16, 2006

Dear Donna, Tom, Katie and all the family,

The memories of your wonderful mother and friend will be with you and your children forever. She was truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. I know she is proud of all her children.

Her suffering is over and I know she is being welcomed with open arms by our Lord. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

But I know the Saints and Friends in heaven never had a better party now that the gang is all there.

Love to all of you,

Sr. Peg Schissler

September 15, 2006

Dear Katie and Jack,



You have both lost your mothers recently and I think you will be a great support to each other. I cannot tell you how sorrowful I am and I promise to keep you in my daily prayers.



Thank you both for being so generous and kind to those who cannot help themselves, our handicapped sisters. Your charitableness will not go unrewarded. The ladies at Mt. St. Joseph remember each day "those that are good to them". You and your family and friends are indeed good to them !!!



Love, Sr. Peg

Gene & Pat Ryan

September 14, 2006

To the Family of Mrs. Higgins. Our deepest sympathies on the death of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Geno & Pat Ryan

Jim Kielty

September 14, 2006

Dear Donna, I'm sorry for your loss.

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