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Catherine Podzius Obituary

Podzius, Catherine M. (nee Corbett). Beloved wife of the late Robert; Loving mother of Kathy (Marty) McKenna, Trish (Steve) Kohs and Jacqui (Bob) Cook; Proud grandmother of Marty, Michael, Melissa, Alex, Bobby, Tyler, Grace, Ryan and Emily; Dearest sister of Mary, Eileen, Tom and the late Peg, John and Veronica; Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; Cherished friend of many. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Mass 9:45 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2012.

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Patty McKenna & Family

August 2, 2012

May she give to the angels that she is now with all the joy and and warmth that she gave to everyone of us. We will always remember her.

Jim & Linda Patrick

July 31, 2012

Our thought and prayers go out to you all in this time of need. May all those precious memories of a very special lady, continue in your hearts forever. She was loved by so many family and friends. May her star in Heaven shine on us all.

Marilyn Luke

July 31, 2012

Trish, although I didn't know your mother personally hearing you talk about her all the years of our friendship and working together at HFN made me feel like I knew her. I was very impressed when you told me that she was a Neil Diamond fan. Blessings to you and all of the family.

Pam Reese

July 31, 2012

Aunt Kay was such a loving & kind woman. She will be so missed by everyone, but is now with her beloved husband, Uncle Bob, my mom and all her other family members. Even though I didn't live in Chicago, I have many fond memories of my visits especially the last few years. Love you, Kathy, Trish & Jacqui!

July 31, 2012

May your hearts be filled with wonderful and joyful memories as you celebrate a life well lived. Kay was loved by so many.
Love, Sue, Chris & Nick Pellettiere and Shirley Petrusonis

July 31, 2012

We will truely miss your mom in many ways but especially her potatoe salad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time but have some comfort in knowing she that she will be with Bob again. She touched all our hearts in different ways but her smile was infectious. She fought her illness with dignity and bravery, She will be truely missed. Love, Bob and Judy Mc Dermott (Hackett) to her.(Plainfield, Il.)

Marilyn Jurlow

July 31, 2012

Kay was a beautiful sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many but above all she was Aunt Kay, a wonderful, loving member of our family that we will miss terribly.

Theresa Skowron

July 31, 2012

We all loved your Mom so much. She will be surely missed by everyone. But I'm glad we have so many wonderful memories.

Kelly Lieser

July 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Kelly Lieser and family

Kurt Jurlow

July 30, 2012

I miss helping your MOM put up the christmas tree every year. We would have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Those were the days I will remember when I am thinking of your MOM. What a great woman to know.

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