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Katharine Gladych Obituary
Katharine E. Gladych, age 85, beloved wife of the late
Stanislaw; loving mother of
Valerie Gladych, Suzanne
(Michael) Maicke, John
(Celeste) and Richard (Lara) Gladych; devoted grandmother of Kira and Michael Maicke, Trevor, Ryan, Rylee, MacKenzie, Gabrielle, Griffin and Grant Gladych; fond sister of the late Mary Louise (late Carmen) Cullurafi. Visitation Friday, July 31, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the John E. Maloney Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon Ave. The family and friends will meet Saturday, August 1, at St. Jerome Church, 1709 W. Lunt Ave., for funeral Mass at 9 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jerome Church appreciated. Funeral info:
773-764-1617.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katharine Gladych
Kay TELLING the chef the menu for the banquet
Jerry Smith
August 4, 2009
Dear Valerie, John, Ricky and Susan,
I count the day I decided to volunteer at St. Francis as momentous, for that led to my acquiring a great friend, your dear mother. Every day I was there she made me feel special. She set a record for volunteer service that will stand for all time I'm sure. For years the Volunteer Dept. and Kay Gladych were synonymous. In fact, even though I moved away, I continued to volunteer until Kay retired. She really was one of a kind.
Your concern and care for her during the difficult days as her health failed were wonderful. She was blessed to have such a devoted family. You are blessed to have the memories of a mother who gave so much, to her country, her church. her community and her children.
Thank you for sharing her with us.
Marian Hofherr
August 4, 2009
Dear Valerie,
Your Mom was one in a million and you are one in a billion! You took great care of Kay and I admire you for your love and loyalty.
Kay volunteered four days a week at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, and she was the one who made everything work no matter how difficult the task. The apple didn't fall far from the tree!
My best wishes for you,
andrew majeske
August 1, 2009
My sincere condolences to John, Susan, Valerie and Ricky. I have fond childhood memories of your mother from the Whitewater cabin, and from rides home from the "Y" in the back of your family's station wagon. When I think of her I can still hear in my memory her distinctive voice calling loudly for one or the other of you--usually in an aggravated tone of voice, and usually with some justification for being aggravated, if I remember correctly. Best wishes.
Andy Majeske (Philadelphia)
Jeanie McNicol
July 31, 2009
Your Mom was amazing I enjoyed my visits with and trying to get a working tv remote she went through quite a few of them thank you letting me spend time with her I love you all and you are in my prayers
Jeanie M
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Jeanie McNicol
July 31, 2009
Your Mom was amazing I enjoyed my visits with her and trying to get her a working TV remote she went through a few of them thank you for letting me spend time with her I love you all and your in my prayers
Jeanie
Jeanie McNicol
July 31, 2009
Your Mom was amazing I enjoyed my visits with her and trying to get a working tv remote she went through quite a few of them thank you letting me spend time with her I love you all and you are in my prayers
Jeanie M
Judy (and John) Fitzgerald
July 30, 2009
My thoughts are with you as you go through this very sad time in your family. I have many, many fond memories of Kay from the old days of St. Jerome's rummage sale, the Christmas bazaar, parents' club activities, and fundraisers galore. I vividly remember waiting for her to arrive at the Murphys to announce how much each department made following the rummage sale, and then the grand total. It was all such fun. I hope your personal memories sustain you, too, in the days ahead.
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