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Catherine Boege Obituary
Catherine Riley Boege, 86, of Dyer, IN, was born into eternal life on Friday, April 17, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Thomas N. Boege, Sr.; sons, Thomas W. (Sharon) Leyden of Indianapolis, IN; James W. (Alissa) Leyden of Denver, CO, Mark (Maureen) Leyden of Indianapolis, IN, Paul J. (Lauren) Leyden of Bedford, NH; Thomas N. (Sherri) Boege, Jr. of Hanover Park, IL, Paul (Susan) Boege of Everett, WA, John Boege of Wheaton, IL and Lawrence Boege of Dyer, IN; and nine grandchildren. The family is indebted to the care-giving team of Donna Mendoza, Hilda Olivas,
Patsy Apple, Diana Liston, Danielle
MacDonald and Julia Thomas. Preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas J.
Leyden. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kish
Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. (next to Fitness Pointe), Munster, IN and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Dr., Dyer, IN. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Portage, IN. Catherine helped found the Hospice of the Calumet Area and the Friends of Hospice. She was a long-time supporter of the Carmelite Home for Girls and St. Catherine Hospital, both in East Chicago. She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Briar Ridge Country Club, Long Beach Country Club, Carmelite Guild and Caritas Society, former member of St. Thomas More Church and Woodmar Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN 46321; the Carmelite Home, 4840 Grasselli St East Chicago, IN, 46312; or the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana, 9135 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Boege
Rosemary Ready Logue
April 23, 2009
Scott and I would like to express our condolences to the Boege, Leyden and Riley families. Aunt Kay was an amazing person - loving, kind and always cheerful. She had style too! May she rest in peace with God.
Companion Care Diana Krist-Marini
April 22, 2009
Our Deepest Sympathy to Mrs. Boege's family.
All of the caregivers were truly blessed to have known her and lucky enough to assist her. She will always remain in their hearts. May God bless her and the family.
Bob and Gerry O'Brien
April 21, 2009
Gerry and I were truly blessed by my having Kay as a first cousin. Knowning Kay for her entire life was a treat beyond compare. She was a joy to her entire family and friends. We will miss her,but know that the Leyden,Riley, Bracken and O'Brien families are celebrating her arrival in heaven
Louise Riley
April 21, 2009
We are all so very blessed to be a part of Aunt Kay's family. Her genuine warmth, kindness, and love she graciously gave to all she touched during her life. Aunt Kay's love of God, family, and friends was a beautiful example of how life should be lived. Thank-You so much for always making us feel so special and loved, especially Michael. We will miss you dearly, yet know you are resting in peace with the Lord. Love and God Bless, Mike, Louise, Michael, and Linda
April 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Leyden, Boege families, may your Mom rest in peace. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Bill and Mary Anne Coveney
Kathy Riley
April 20, 2009
Our Darling Aunt Kay. We Riley kids will never be able to fully express the love we
received from our Aunt. She taught us how to live by her boundless example of love, kindness, devotion to her family and the Lord. Her compassion toward her community was reflected in the work she did. She has left a great legacy & will be deeply missed.
Love,
Kathy
The Beckhardt Family
April 20, 2009
God Bless Nana! She generously shared her love and kindness with so many!
phil & dick flando
April 20, 2009
We were blessed to have her, her husband and children as our summer neighbor Our prayers and love go to her husband and children.
Penny Hughes
April 20, 2009
How blessed we are to have shared time with such a special, wonderful woman. Her sincere smile and caring, her determination, and her love for her Family are to be cherished.
walter gergely
April 19, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Kay's family.
She was the nicest, sweetest, and friendliest client I ever had.
I was her hsir stylist for many years, she was a wonderful gracious lady that everyone liked from the first meeting.
Rest in Peace Kay..God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Wally Gergely
Donna Mendoza
April 19, 2009
I will always cherish the days Kay and I spent together,
it was most precious to me. I will be lost without her.Happy for her new path to the eternal light may God bless her and the Boege/ Leyden family
Thomas and Sherri Boege Jr.
April 19, 2009
Our family will always remember Kay's compassion, faith, generosity, and strength in difficult times. The love she had for God, her family and her friends could be felt by all who knew her. She will always be in our hearts.
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