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Catherine Ward Obituary

Ward, Catherine M. (nee Pech), beloved wife of the late Andrew, loving mother of Karen M. (John) Bukowski, Andrea M. (Michael) Merlin, John F. (Fonda), Susan M. and Paul G., dearest grandma of David (Michelle), Phillip and the late Cari and great-grandma of River, dear sister of Edward (the late Mary Ann), Raymond (Frances) and the late Francis, dear and special friend to Theresa, Veronica and Wanda. Catherine's poetry spoke to many and will continue to do so. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. at the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. Funeral Mass Monday at St. Gall Church. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For funeral time and info., please call 773-767-4500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 17, 2006.

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diane p

October 6, 2023

Dolly was my aunt. She was super nice, funny and humble just like my dad her brother. I miss her dearly especially now as I've become older. The good 1's are always taken to Heaven.

Julie Pech Skokna

January 10, 2007

Finally wandered over here! I could not imagine a Christmas without my Auntie Dolly but it has come and gone. To my cousins - thank you for sharing your Mom with me. She was a bright light in my life and will continue to be. I will always share stories of her with our children some of whom will remember her and some who will know her through anecdotes and her poetry.
You know, your Mom and mine never missed a Christmas together at the very least to share a "Merry Christmas". This year was no different! It helps to think they are together, getting things ready for us!
Love you much - call anytime. Julie :-)

Therese Uher

November 19, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Rita Stenson

November 18, 2006

To the entire Peck family - Kay has been a part of our '49 St. A!s alumni and I was especially happy to see her at our reunions. Please accept my sincerest sympathy and will keep all of you in my prayers. Rita Stenson

Sharon Healy-Mann

November 17, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are all in my thoughts at this time. I will always remember your Mom and her special kindness. My deepest sympathy is extended.

liz Grabowski

November 17, 2006

To the Ward Family,
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. There are no words of comfort to be offered that would lift the terrible sadness you must feel. Hold on to your happy memories, with time that terrible ache in your hearts will lighten and those memories will see you through.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Dan and Liz (Zippy) Grabowski
Al, Betty, and Carl Pakish

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