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Ronald Cate Obituary
Ronald Joseph Cate, 64, of Galena, IL., passed away Aug. 31, 2007, at his home. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, at the Furlong FuneralChapel, 100 Carol-don Court, Galena, IL, where a scripture wake service will be held at 3 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena, and burial will be in the church cemetery, where military honors will be accorded at graveside. Ron is survived by his wife, Mary F. Cate; two children, Mary Patricia Lightheart (Patrick) of Fridley, MN, and Joseph Mason Cate (Lisa) of Bolingbrook, IL.
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Grandpa and Ryan
September 19, 2007
Grandpa and Mary Cate
September 19, 2007
Roy & Anita Karp
September 7, 2007
Mary, Joe and Mary,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. He certainly was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roy & Anita Karp & Family
John and Rose Tarmichael
September 4, 2007
Dear Mary,
We heard the sad news of Ron's passing today. You and Ron will always be a part of our family's happiest memories of our time at St. Mary's. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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John & Mary Ellen Theriault
September 4, 2007
Mary, we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ron was a great man who has now reached his eternal reward. We will keep you in our prayers.
Laura Jakubowski
September 4, 2007
Mary, Joe and Mary,
We are so sorry to hear about Ron. Our prayers go out to you and all your family. Ron was a special guy always with a smile on his face. I will always fondly remember our Pinochle games and the friendship we shared as families.
John and Laura Jakubowski
Karen Owens
September 4, 2007
Mary and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
The Owens Family
West Chicago, IL
NaOra Horton
September 4, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barrie Bugajsky
September 2, 2007
Joe, Lisa, and Drew
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father/grandfather.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please know that we are thinking of all of you.
Doug, Barrie, Zach, and Jacob
Ann Kalivas
September 2, 2007
To Mary and Family
I am so sorry about your loss.
Ann Kalivas
Glen Ellyn, IL
Kim Wedl
September 2, 2007
Joe, Lisa and Drew,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that your memories can help to sustain you during this difficult time. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your Father rest in peace.
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