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Katherine Higginbottom Obituary

Higginbottom, Katherine I. beloved mother of Elzie Jr. (Deborah) and Eric (Shontae), loving grandmother of William, Carter, Caroline, and Parker, adored sister of Vivian Lee, Madaline Skaggs Graves, Roy Skaggs, Kenneth Skaggs, Joan C. Wells, and Sandra Sangster. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Ltd., 6453 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL. The services will be held Thursday, December 23, 2010, wake 10:30 a.m. funeral 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 119 North Market Street, Momence, IL 60954. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Higginbottom Family Urgent Care for Kids Center, c/o Mercy Hospital, 2525 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616. For info 773-925-0800

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2010.

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Fred C Matthews, III

January 6, 2011

Dear Elzie,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Prayerfully,
Fred C. Matthews, III & Family

Ida Lambert

December 28, 2010

To Mr. H and Eric and your families you have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.
Charlie & Ida Lambert

Kim Moore

December 27, 2010

My sincere condolences for the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kimberly Moore

December 23, 2010

YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND YOUR FAMILY WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
TANYA & ERIKA NEWELL

SHARON GREENLEY-BZOSKI

December 23, 2010

ELZIE,JR AND ERIC AND FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. COUSIN SHARON BZOSKI(JAMES) GARLAND, TEXAS

Barbara cole

December 22, 2010

My wishes to the family.....sorry and the loss
god bless u all!!

David Higginbothan

December 22, 2010

Elizie & Eric,
We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Katherine. Please know that both of you and your families are in our prayers.

David & Linda Higginbothan

Accounts Payable

December 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.

The Accounts Payable Department.(East Lake Management)

Teresa Smith

December 22, 2010

My wish for your family is peace and the comfort of knowing you have people who love and support you in your time of need.

God bless you!

Adjoa Nyarko

December 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Al Lee Lumber

December 22, 2010

Mr. H. & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.

Levorn McCain-Jones

December 22, 2010

Praying for you at this difficult time.

December 21, 2010

To the Higginbottom Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all! God Bless and Peace to you all! Louis A. Holland Jr and Family

Adrienne Miguest

December 21, 2010

Elzie & Eric

My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your families through this holiday season.

Scott Andrew Horning

December 21, 2010

Dear Ones of Katherine's,

The Urgent Care for Kids Center was a splendid idea.

May the warmth of this season permeate your souls.

Yours Truly,

Scott Andrew Horning
Chicago

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