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Katherine Perry Obituary
Katherine A. "Katie" Perry, 85, longtime resident of Oak Park and Oak Brook. Born in Chicago on January 31, 1936. Daughter of the late Charles "Chick" Perry and Katherine "Kate" (O'Brien) Perry. Beloved sister of the late Charles "Buster" O'Brien. Katie attended St. Giles, Trinity High School and graduated from St. Mary's of Notre Dame in 1957. She taught elementary school for District 83 (Westdale School). Upon her retirement from teaching, Katie became a "snowbird" in Largo, FL. For 83 years, Katie spent her summers at her family's home on Dewey Lake. Katie was a voracious reader and loved to travel the world with her dear friends. Family and friends meant the world to Katie. A special heartfelt appreciation to Katie's Palliative & Hospice Team (Emily, Brian & Holly). A very special thank you to her caregivers Renita and Valerie. Katie is survived by her many cousins. Lying-in-State Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Ascension of Our Lord Church, 1S314 Summit Ave, Oak Brook Terrace from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.st.jude.org) or Misericordia Home (www.misericordia.com) appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.
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RW & Mary Nelson
October 27, 2021
Sending our condolances and and sympathy to Katie's family and friends. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. A donation to St. Jude has been made in her honor.
October 27, 2021
Forever in our hearts
Love Bert & Mary Pat
Sr. Rosemary & the Residents of Misericordia Home
October 25, 2021
Our sympathy and special prayers for Katie and all her family and friends.
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home
October 27, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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