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Catherine Jerkovic Obituary

Jerkovic, Catherine "Kay" (nee Kolakovich) Dear Mother of Walter Wawrzyniec, (Mike Martinez) and Kay (late Nick) Cantanvespi; Loving grandmother of Lisa (Erik) Helding and Nick CFD (Tanya) Cantanvespi and great-grandmother of Erika, Madison, and Morgan Helding, Nicholas and Alexis Cantanvespi; Fond Sister Mary (late Joseph) Plese, Helen Novosel, and the late Ann (late John) Sabovcik and the late Louis (late Colleen) Kolakovich. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Saturday only from 10:00 AM until time of chapel service at 12:30 PM at the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 West 26th St., Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Proud member of American Legion Auxiliary Post # 825 and Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary Post # 1048. Please omit flowers. For info 312-842-8681.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 26, 2012.

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April 12, 2013

Dear Auntie Katie: Eventhough you are in heaven, you are still with Mom and I in El Paso, Jessica always asks about you and your namesake Caitlin. Thank you for being such a wonderful Aunt to me all of my life and I miss talking to you. We laughed so much all of my life and always had a great understanding of each other. God Bless you an I think of you every Sunday when I receive Communion. I love you always, Mom too. She will be joining you very soon and you can laugh your hearts out., God Bless, Madgie.

Linda Bologna

October 29, 2012

Kay & Wally:
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother.
Linda M. Bologna

Cheryl Jerkovic

October 27, 2012

I remember all of our Christmas's. She made the best potato salad and Dream Balls! I make her recipes often. She was always the sweetest to everyone. So sorry to hear. Hello Uncle Wally!

October 27, 2012

Auntie Kay,you were always a breath of fresh air and added so much life where ever you were. Your spirit will always be with us forever, bringing laughter and your love to our lives. To kay and Wally and their families, may it comfort you to know that we are so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Don & Rose Ann Marquez

Joyce Fivek-Belmares

October 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ROBERT & HELEN KETCHEN

October 26, 2012

PILSEN POST #825-IL & SAINT PROCOPIUS HOLIY TRINITY POST 1048-IL KAY WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO GOD AND COUNTRY AND VETRANS MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS WE SALUTE YOU
BOB KETCHEN COMMANDER PILSEN POST #825-IL & ADJUTANT SAINT PROCOPIUS HOLY TRINITY PARISH WE SALUTE YOU COMRADE

Jennifer Wood

October 26, 2012

We will miss you auntie Katie! Deepest sympathy to all who loved her.

Rosa & Carmen Passi

October 26, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy..so sorry we can't be there with Kay, Wally & Family! Thinking of you at this very sad time!

~~ Fr. Dan Brandt

October 26, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Catherine will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 28 OCT, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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