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Katherine Firak Obituary

Firak, Katherine Joyce (nee Riley) Beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Thomas (Margaret), Jennifer and Michael; loving grandmother of Lilian, Neil and Sean; loving sister of Joseph and Patricia; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lifelong resident of Chicago. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge on Wednesday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.. Funeral Thursday 10:15 a.m. to St. Thecla Church. Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For info (847) 685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 5, 2016.

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Apr

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cooney Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Park Ridge

625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Apr

7

Funeral

10:15 a.m.

IL

Apr

7

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Thecla Church

IL

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Cooney Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Park Ridge

625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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