BORN

1926

DIED

2019

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Wenban Funeral Home, Ltd.

320 Vine Avenue

Lake Forest, Illinois

Corlene Cathcart Obituary

Corlene Hobbs Cathcart, 92, of Cody, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2019, in Lake Forest. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Silas Strawn Cathcart, brother, Harry, parents, Harry and Mabel. She was born in Flossmoor, Illinois in 1926, where she attended elementary school. She graduated from The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut in 1944 and Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, New York in 1948. She married Silas Cathcart in 1951 in Lake Forest, Illinois. She was a Trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago, President of The Women's Board of The Art Institute of Chicago and Lake Forest Garden Club, and a long standing member of The Founders' Board of Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, formerly Children's Memorial Hospital. In 1964, she chaired the Children's Memorial Hospital Pro-Amateur Golf Tournament. In 1984, she was appointed a member of the President's Advisory Committee on Women's Business Ownership by President Reagan. In 1976, Corlene and Silas purchased Majo Ranch in Cody, Wyoming; where she resided and became involved in the Greater Yellowstone Coalition and Wyoming Nature Conservancy. She is survived by her five children, Strawn (Susan) Cathcart, James A. (Jana) Cathcart II, Daniel H. (Jan) Cathcart, David M. (Karen) Cathcart and Corlene C. (Michael) Rhoades; and her 11 grandchildren, Strawn C. Cathcart, Warren S. Cathcart, William A. Cathcart (Alex), Kali C. Cathcart, James A. Cathcart III (Bo), Danielle C. Cathcart, Savannah S. Cathcart, David M. Cathcart, Jr. (Max), Corlene A. Rhoades, Paul J. Rhoades and Christopher S. Rhoades. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Wyoming Nature Conservancy, Buffalo Bill Center of the West or Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 19, 2019, 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Old Church, 991 South Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Internment in Cody, Wyoming. For more information, Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest, IL 847-234-0022.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 27, 2019.
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To all the Cathcarts,

We were all blessed to grow up with so many wonderful people, and your parents were two of the best. Always a smile and a friendly word. Warm memories will stay with me forever.

With my sincere condolences,

Ford Gardner

August 4, 2019

My sincerest condolences to your family for your loss. During these difficult times,know that God cares for you and gives a comforting guarantee of hope for the future to see your loved one again. Hosea 13:14. My sincerest condolences for your family and friends.

G. A.

June 28, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in the loving support of family and friends and the God of love and comfort through Jesus Christ (1 John 4:9).

June 27, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide your family of comfort until God's promises are fulfilled. 1 Cor. 1:2,3

K C

June 24, 2019

To the family and friends of Corlene Cathcart: Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

RK

June 24, 2019

Our sincere condolences for your precious loss. May God's loving care be with you all. Matthew 5:4.

June 24, 2019

To the family of Ms. Corlene Cathcart,

I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of Ms. Cathcart.

May the Most High God strengthen your family during this difficult time of sorrow. Please find comfort in Psalms 145:18, 19 promise that "he is near to all those calling on him."

Sincerely,

June 24, 2019

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the love and support of friends and family carry you through your grief, as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to one day be reunited with your loved one again ( John 6:40 )

June 24, 2019

Please.accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May God who " binds up the wholehearted" and "comfortable who mourn" sustain your family and friends during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

June 24, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

June 24, 2019

She and her entire family were incredibly kind to me and my family during our time in Lake Forest. Although it has been many years, she hold a special place in our heart. Condolences to the Cathcart clan

Jim Muldowney

June 22, 2019

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