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Catherine O'Donnell Obituary

O'Donnell, Catherine T. (nee Madigan), 91, of Arlington Heights, beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Dennis (Carolyn), Kevin (Sharon) and Jim O'Donnell, cherished grandmother of Jim and Katie O'Donnell, dear sister of the late Mary (Joe) Wisniewski and Tom (Eileen) Madigan, fond aunt of Patricia, Tom, Theresa, Tim, Joe and Raymond. She was a wife, mother, friend, newspaper columnist, world traveler and zealous adventurer. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. Prayers Saturday, 10:15 a.m., to St. James Church, 841 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Mass 11 a.m. Interment private. Info: 847-253-5423

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 11, 2004.

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Caryl Eckhart

November 16, 2004

My sincere condolences to all the family in the loss of their beloved.

How wonderful that she was surrounded by loved ones as she left this earthly world and headed for her heavenly home!

Chris Schofield

November 12, 2004

I will miss Catherine, who became a dear friend late in my life. Sincere condolences to her family.

Lorene Heninger

November 11, 2004

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Alan & Lorene Heninger

Eleanor Conner

November 11, 2004

Thoughts and prayers are with the family as they grieve the loss of Catherine. She will always be a part of their lives, even in death. May God rest her soul.

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