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Cathy Gehring Obituary

Gehring, Cathy R. (nee Olson), age 49, of Oak Park IL, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, surrounded by her family, beloved wife of Thomas Gehring and devoted mother of Tatiana, Alexandra and Larisa, Cathy will be greatly missed. She is survived by her parents Monroe and Barbara Olson, her sister Sharon Hewes, her children and husband Marty, her brother Ronald Olson, wife Amy and their children, and many friends and close family members. Cathy graduated from Maine East High School and North Park University. She was a talented artist, art conservator, and seamstress. The memorial service will be held Monday, May 18, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in Grace Episcople Church, 924 Lake St., Oak Park, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2009.

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May 14, 2009

My deepest sympathies to you all. Cathy was a great lady. She taught me so much about being a professional artisan and an artist. She was an amazing sense of calm in an otherwise crazy college theatre community. Her skill and talent is something that is rare in this world, and it will be greatly missed.


Sincerely,
Katie Stack
Costume Student
DePaul University Costume Shop

May 12, 2009

On behalf of Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Sixth Grade , Team 6-1 Advisories: We extend our deepest sympathy upon the loss of Cathy R. Gehring. Sincerely,
Ms. Laura L. LaBarbera, Team Leader/Teacher

Lilibeth MacLean

May 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I can't believe my college friend is gone. I miss her!

Lilibeth MacLean

Emily Clark Victorson

May 10, 2009

My deepest sympathies, Tom, Tatiana, Alexandra, and Larisa. I have fond memories of working with Cathy at the Haifa Faisal Collection. I also extend special sympathies to Cathy's in-laws, Kristin and Walter. Their rib cook-offs let me keep in touch with Cathy and Tom over the years. I hope that the thoughts of your friends will help you through these difficult days.

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