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Catherine Knowski Obituary

Knowski, Catherine V. (nee Murphy), beloved wife of the late John F., dear mother of Donna, Jack (Debbie), Patricia, and Robert (Julie), loving grandmother and great-grandmother, preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and two sisters. Funeral service Monday, August 31, 2009, 9:30 a.m. from Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave., to St. Bartholomew Church, for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-545-5420

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 28, 2009.

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Therese Murphy Dydo

August 30, 2009

John, Jack, Donna and Patsy,
I'm sorry for the loss of your Mom. I have great memories of Aunt Kitty. I loved going to visit her with my Gram and my Mom. May you find peace in your hearts at this difficult time. Love, Therese

Kelly Danforth

August 29, 2009

Jack and John and family...My families thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

carole/tom tucker

August 29, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jack & Ann Rogers

August 29, 2009

John, Johnny, and Family. Sending our deepest sympathy to you all. God Bless

Katherine (Rygula) Murphy

August 28, 2009

We never know when God will call our love ones home. Image all of them together again with our heavenly Father. What joy, what peace, what happiness! Together again!
May our heavenly Father watch over all of you her children, your loss is great, but remember mom and dad our together again too!

Judy Kania

August 28, 2009

There is never a "right" time for death...just a time for knowing the eternal peace our loved one has...yes, there is a plan for all of us...hang in there...Love Judy

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