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Katheryn Katz Obituary
PEORIA - Katheryn J. "Kay" Katz, 60, of Peoria passed away at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at her home after a lengthy illness.
Katheryn was born on May 7, 1951, in Peoria to Jim and Vivian Alsip Cornell. She married Jay Katz in Creve Coeur on Aug. 5, 1994. Jay survives.
Also surviving are five sisters, Carolyn Lunz, Betty (Butch) Stallings and Christine Cornell, all of Peoria, Phyllis (Gary) Masters of Buncombe, Ill., and Micki (Scott) Davis of Pekin; two brothers, Joe (Terri) Cornell of Metamora and Tom Cornell of Peoria; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Katheryn had worked as a waitress at many local restaurants and also had been a seamstress and bartender. She also had helped in the family business, Paul's Pipe Shoppe.
She grew up attending Laramie Baptist Church.
A celebration of life service for Katheryn will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington, with Pastor Paul Isom officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorials may be made to either the Abbas Grotto Humanitarian Fund or Hospice Compassus.
Online condolences may be made at Katheryn's website at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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Jvan Roth
October 26, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of the families loss. You have always been so close with each other & have been there for each other as well. Kay was blessed to have such a wonderful family & as said she is with your Mom & Dad now, May God ease your pain as we know he has with Kay.
Betty Stallings
October 26, 2011
As I go through old pictures, I am glad to know there were happy times in your life, and it helps me remember so many things you taught me. I know you remember the poetry, helping me with learning how to type, making clothes for me, doing my hair, so much more. I will miss you the rest of my life, but I do take comfort in knowing you are with people that love and care for you. You can take a deep breath and I know that has to feel heavenly. I thank you for being my big sister and I love you more that words can say. Rest easy now. Love you forever, Betty
Carolyn Lunz
October 25, 2011
I am so sorry we lost you little sister. The last few years you suffered more than anyone realized. I am glad I was with you to help you as much as I could. You are now with Mom and Dad and out of pain. I will always love you. Rest in peace. I know you are happy again.
Love always,
Carolyn
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