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Catherine McNicholas Obituary

McNicholas, Catherine "Kitty" (nee O'Shea), age 74, of Arlington Heights, beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Michael (Faith) McNicholas, James McNicholas, Sharon (Gregory) Brehm, Joyce (Michael) Darling and Daniel McNicholas: beloved grandmother of Nicholas, Patrick, Edward, Andrew, Kevin, Kathleen and Matthew; dear sister of Bridget (Sean) Beakey, Daniel, Vincent (Ann), Michael J. (Mary), Helena, Mary, Irene and the late Teresa; cherished sister-in-law of Marie (Norbert) Hund and Anne (John) Giangrasse, John (Eleanor) McNicholas and the late Marge (Dr. Donald) Fahrenbach and Teresa McNicholas; loving aunt and cousin to many. Prayers 8:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 Blocks South of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights, to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 440 S. Mitchell Ave., for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Friday, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to: Our Lady of The Wayside Parish, 434 W. Park St., Arlington Heights, IL, 60005. Information www.GlueckertFH.com (847) 253-0168.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 20, 2005.

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bill reynolds

November 1, 2005

tom,i am very sorry about the death of your brother.he and his family will be in my prayers.

Barb Roth

October 23, 2005

Joyce, Mike and Family,

I send my sincere sympathy to you and your family. This painful time will slowly be healed through fond and loving memories and support of your family and friends. Take care,

Barb

Beverly Burns

October 20, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marty & Dennis Hesse

October 20, 2005

Daniel and Family,



We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Susan Lyne

October 20, 2005

Joyce, Mike and Family -

Though our families just met, know that we share the saddness, and offer our sincere condolences. You will be in our prayers.

Bill & Susan Lyne

October 20, 2005

Sharon, Greg, Nick, Pat, Andy -

We are so saddened by your loss and offer our prayer, love and support as you grieve. Know that our family will be there for your family. It is in these moments that the blessings of family and friends matter - count us in.



Bill, Susan, Billy, Kathryn & Natalie

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