Catherine Ann O'Connor

1958 - 2015

BORN

1958

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads

Joliet, Illinois

Catherine O'Connor Obituary

(nee Horvat) "Sparky" Age 56, of Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of 10 years to Stephen O'Connor; loving mother of Amy Smith (Jon McCormick), Renee (James) Wuttke; Kelly (John) Medeja, Erin (Jason) Lahr, Megan (Roy) Broderick and Corey O'Connor; devoted grandmother of Jakob, Austyn and Jaxon; twins, Aubree and Brody; Nina and Natalie; Alexis and Zac. Dearest daughter of Carol (nee Heintz) and John Horvat; fond sister of James (Susan) Horvat and Daniel (Mary) Horvat. Two aunts and many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Visitation Thursday May 21, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet. Funeral services will be held Friday May 22, 2015 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Ave, Joliet, Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego. In lieu of flowers, Memorials in her name can be made to Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwest Regional Medical Center, 2520 Elisha Avenue, Zion, IL 60099 or Pink Heals, Joliet Chapter. For information (815) 741-5500 or to view complete obituary visit www.fredcdames.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 20, 2015.
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5 years without you mom..missing you more every day Love you Mom ❤❤

Renee Wuttke

Daughter

May 14, 2020

Thinking of you Mom ❤

Renee Wuttke

August 27, 2019

Missing you mom and thinking of you everyday

Renee Wuttke

October 23, 2015

Love you and miss you so much mom ❤

Renee Wuttke

May 23, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sheila Saele

May 23, 2015

Had Cathy as a student at Joliet Central. Wonderful, warm, young lady with sweet smile and a perfect attitude. God's blessings to Cathy's family.

Darrell Holmquist

May 21, 2015

Renee and Jimmy so sorry for the passing of your mom!!! My prayers are with both of you and your Family !! God Bless you !! She will always be with you and those Babies !!!

theresa strejc

May 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Cathy was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Klimara

May 20, 2015

So sad to hear of Cathy's passing. My thoughts and prayers to all of her family.

Ellen (Midlock) Griparis

Ellen Griparis

May 20, 2015

Cathy was a wonderful person and her passing from this life is a loss to all that knew her.
May she rest in the arms of our lord.
Until we meet again,
Scott & Alice Raspolich

Alice Raspolich

May 20, 2015

Amy and Renee - we are so sorry about the passing of your mom. It seems like yesterday that all of you were kids climbing the fence and playing in the backyards together. Hugs, prayers, and love to all of you.

Debbie Stock

May 20, 2015

So sorry to hear of Cathys passing. i always looked forward to seeing her. I admired her courage. My deepest sympathies,

Valerie Ardaugh

May 20, 2015

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Memorial Events
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May

21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

May

22

Funeral service

9:15 a.m.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

May

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus

IL

May

22

Interment

Risen Lord Cemetery

Oswego, IL

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Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL 60431

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