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susan chernetzki
March 18, 2019
Dear Rick and Family,
I cannot express how sorry i am to hear of Kathy passing! I always admired her energy and her many talents! Her parties and her food were incredible! I will never forget her and I want everyone to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless her beautiful soul
Z L
March 16, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
March 11, 2019
Went to Bowen HS with Kathy, a beautiful person inside and out Deb Newton
Gloria Turan
March 10, 2019
Dearest Rick and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss. Cathy was a beautiful person and may the warm memories of her bring comfort during this difficult time.
Please accept our sincere condolences Love, Hyat, Gloria and Alexander Turan
Fred
March 10, 2019
We are so saddened to hear about dear Kathleen and offer our deepest condolences to the Ratkovich, and Jenkins family. Matthew 5:4
Nancy and George Arnold
March 9, 2019
So sorry and sad to hear about Kathy. Many prayers to you Ricky and to your family
I will always remember her smiling face
Terri (Brzycki) Collins
March 9, 2019
Dear Rick,
So sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Though it has been many years since we have seen each other we have many fond memories of growing up together in South Chicago and St. Michaels.
May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family.
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