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Catherine Hojnacki Obituary

Hojnacki, Catherine (nee Wisowaty), age 56, beloved wife of Stanley, devoted mother of Barbara Hojnacki, Richard (Jennifer), Sandra (Carl) Grau, Cynthia (fiance, Bill) Hojnacki, Jenny Magno, Angela (Michael) Rudman, the late Christine and two cherished infants, loving grandmother of Michael, Tiffany and Jacob, dearest daughter of Julia and the late Adam Wisowaty, dearest sister of Frances (Bud) Hoffman, Josephine (Robert) Bailey, Theresa Carpenter, Helen (Joe) Magno and Mary Wisowaty, also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Many years of service with Triplex Manufacturing. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday, 8 a.m., from the funeral home, to St. Christina Church for 9:30 a.m., Mass. Final Committal private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guest book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 29, 2004.

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Mary Wisowaty

July 23, 2024

I miss you so much and hope that one day we will meet and celebrate our home coming.

lori and dave gramenz

July 30, 2004

we are so sorry for your loss. she was a great woman who will be missed but not forgotten. please let us know if you need anything at all.

Kim Wyma

July 29, 2004

My prayers are with Michael and Tiffany's family throughout these difficult times. God bless the entire family.

Amy Leddy ( Alexander)

July 29, 2004

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Catherine. I have very fond memories of the Hojonacki family. May the Lord be a comfort to you in this time.

Mary Wisowaty

July 29, 2004

Through the years we have had our bad times and good times. For the several month's you went through bad times with pain and I was glad to be there to help you through it.



Me and Tiffany will always, remember

you and I will take care of her and make sure she grows up to be a wonderful lady. We will miss you but never forget you.



Love always,



Mary & Tiffany

Cynthia Hojnacki

July 29, 2004

My love for you will always remain, that is one thing that can and will never be taken away from me. For 8 months you have suffered a long and difficult battle just to be with your family. You are home now, and your suffering is no longer. You will always be with us in everything that we do.



I will never forget all of the memories that we shared, the 30 years of birthdays celebrated together, all of our wonderful holiday traditions that you started and so much more! You will be in my heart always, in my thoughts and prayers forever. I LOVE YOU!



It has been a pleasure caring for you in the last 6 months of your life. I would have never traded that for anything in the world.



You will always be my strength, in my heart, my best friend, my first love, and most of all you will ALWAYS be my MOM!



Mom, I will love you forever...and lastly, I will NEVER forget you! You were and will always be a wonderful human being. You have touched many lives in many ways, and you will continue to do so.



THANK YOU for giving me life & for everything you have ever done for me.



Until we meet again....



Love ALWAYS & FOREVER (KISSES & HUGS),



your ----> NINNY

David Gaidas and Family

July 29, 2004

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