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Catherine Kovar Obituary
Catherine M. Kovar, nee Schilb, 93, of Belleville, Ill., born March 22, 1917, in Belleville, Ill., passed quietly on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in Belleville, Ill.
Catherine was loved by her many relatives and friends. She enjoyed traveling and cooking, and was an avid bingo player. Catherine was a seamstress for many years at Charles Meyers pants factory. She was a member of the Moose in Belleville, Ill., and the Ladies Auxiliary of the International Association of Machinists. Catherine was fortunate to be able to live for 57 years in the home she grew up in.
Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Rudy" Kovar; her parents, John W. and Nettie, nee Edwards, Schilb Sr.; a brother, John W. Schilb Jr.; and four sisters, Mildred Crosby, Theresa Steinwagner, Josephine Mueller and Helen Crowl.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Janice Kovar, and son-in-law, Daniel Kramer, of Ithaca, N.Y.; her beloved grandchildren, Emily Kramer of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Matthew Kramer of Pajaro, Calif.; a brother, Charles Schilb; and a sister, Elva Weilmuenster, both of Belleville, Ill.; and many other relatives.
Memorials are appreciated to the family. Condolences can also be made at www.lakeviewfunralhm.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill. Visitation will also be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at St. Peter's Cathedral, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at St. Peter's Cathedral, Belleville, Ill., with Father Myler officiating. Interment will be held in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.
LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Frances and Me
Richard Green
April 26, 2010
Dearest Janice,
Please accept our family's deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. I have always remembered Mrs. Kovar as the sweetest of ladies!
During your greatest of sorrowful moments, I pray that God give you all the strength you need. Remember, as you grieve, time is on your side and the sorrow will diminish. God bless you and your family.
brian bauer
April 23, 2010
janice ,i have thought of your mother many times over the years and it always has lefted a smile on my frace. sorry for your lost. brian
Judy (Mauser) Steahle
April 22, 2010
Janice, so very sorry for your loss. I lost my Mother right after high school graduation but the sting of the loss never leaves. I remember the priviledge of being an underclass cheerleader with you fondly, God will get you through .
Chip & Kathy Gray
April 22, 2010
Janice,
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Patti (Wall) Albert
April 22, 2010
Janice, My deepest sympathy goes out to you for the loss of your dearest mother. My thought and prayers are with you. May God's love and strengthbe with you.
JoAnn (Sommers) Richter-Hill
April 22, 2010
Janice, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. I remember being at your house many times; and your mother was always a happy, wonderful person. Your parents were also very good friends with my parents. I would guess your parents and my dad are having a great time in heaven.
Barb Johnson
April 22, 2010
Dear Janice, on behalf of your classmates of Notre Dame, you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I just lost my Dad 3 months ago, and I know the pain you are going through. May God help you in your grief.
Tom Green
April 21, 2010
Janice
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with your family. Hope everything is well with you. I bet my late parents Orville & Marion Green (Dance Studio) and your mom and dad are having a grand time.
Debbie Mitchell
April 21, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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