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Catherine Kudra Obituary

Catherine S. Kudra of Lindenhurst A Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine S. Kudra (nee Swirski), 53, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, at Prince of Peace Church, Route 83 and Grand Ave. in Lake Villa. Interment will follow in Ascension Cemetery. Friends may gather from 5 to 8 p.m. today, and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, at the Salata-Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Born Nov. 12, 1954, in Chicago, she died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Catherine married Stanley Kudra on Nov. 10, 1984, in North Chicago. She had been employed at Abbott Laboratories for 15 years, having worked in purchasing, quality and logistics until she left on disability in 2003. She was a member of Prince of Peace Church in Lake Villa, was an avid sewer and enjoyed scrapbooking. She was involved in scouting, the youth group and CCD at Prince of Peace, and RCIA at St. Patrick's Church in Wadsworth. Catherine received a business degree in theatre arts and a master's degree in pastoral studies from Loyola University. Survivors include her husband, Stan; one daughter, Melanie at home; and one brother, Dan Swirski of Bristol, Wis. She was preceded in death by her mother, Stephanie, in 2006; and her father, Alphonse, in 2007. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society. For information and guestbook, visit www.gurneefuneralhome.com or call 847-244-1155.

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Published by Daily Herald from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Kudra

21 Entries

Sue and Fred Schwaneke

December 15, 2007

Dear Stan and Mel,
Heaven now has a new star and, boy, does this one have fire! Cathie was a very dear person and she will be missed greatly. But now she will have no more struggles and we will have a very courageous guardian angel to watch over us. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with you.
Sue, Fred, Beth and Katy Schwaneke

Brian and Jennifer Miller

December 15, 2007

Stan and Melanie,
We are thinking of and praying for both of you at this time of loss. May your love and memories of your wife and mother fill your hearts. God Bless you both until you meet again in heaven. Love and prayers to you.

JULIE GATES (KNUTSON)

December 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Meghan Hosken

December 13, 2007

Melanie ... our sincere condolences to your and your family on the loss of your mom.

If we can do anything for you... we are not that far away.

Meghan Hosken and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hosken

Elizabeth Ruffin

December 13, 2007

To the Kudra family, my deepest sympathy in the passing of Cathy. I have fond memories of Cathy when we worked together in purchasing. May God's grace and the memories of Cathy bring you comfort and peace of heart, now and through the days ahead.

Rita Chiappetta

December 13, 2007

Cathie was always interested in people and had a wonderful gift of conversation. Even in her trying times of recent years she would ask about my family and people at work. She wanted to do more here on earth with ministry but I know she will continue to inspire us as we remember how she lived her life. I will miss her and send my sincere condolences to Stan and Melanie.

Jane Montrose

December 13, 2007

Catherine was a patient where I work. She was always so pleasant and such a sweetheart whenever she came in. We will miss her smile.

Kathy Flood (Bittner)

December 13, 2007

Dean,
Although it has been many years, I have never forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss, and I will be walking beside you during this difficult time.
Love,
Your Ole' NC pal

Stefan Hofer

December 13, 2007

Our mark in life is felt by those we touch in passing. Cathy was that vibrant, energetic force that was contagious and special to be around. She made people feel good with her positve look on life and devotion to her family and faith. May God create a special space for her in heaven where she can continue to be a bright light. May her faith give you strength and comfort knowing she is one with the Lord.

brenda gonzalez

December 12, 2007

Dear Stan and Mel,
I remember your family from the
Greentree Child Care Center where I worked, when Melanie was one of the first babies enrolled there. Kathy was a beautiful person, and a great mom. I also knew her through mutual friends who worked at Abbot. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. I remember many conversations with her. She was so proud of you both. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Brenda Gonzalez (Farr)

George P. Freeman

December 12, 2007

Dear Stan and Melanie,
I also worked with Cathy at Abbott and know how dedicated she was to always do the right thing. When we went to graduate school at Loyola University I met the real Cathy. Cathy is a woman of great spirituality who lived her Catholic faith out in the open, wide eyed and honest for everyone to see and understand. She taught many of us the lessons of true courage. Cathy always brought a light of life and energy to the Abbey and our Retreat Center when our classes got together for our course work or if she was on an RCIA retreat. The prayers of my family go out to you. Know you are joined by many others who deeply feel the loss of Cathy Kudra.
Sincerely,
George P. Freeman

Todd & Rita Grunert

December 12, 2007

Stan and Mel,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Cathie had a great spirit for life and was a joy to be around. I know that she is at peace now. Rita and I will be keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.

Loyce Milam

December 12, 2007

Kathy will be missed by all that ever met her. She was an inspiration to so many people and was a good friend. We wrote a song together for purchasing that I later turned into a christain song that she encouraged me to do. She Loved the Lord and she is with him today. I will miss her very much.

Julie Voight

December 12, 2007

Stan and Melanie,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother. I worked with Cathie in ADD and Purchasing. We had a lot of good times. I pray that she can now be at peace.

Ken, Susan and Randy Ratajczyk

December 12, 2007

Dear Melanie & Stan,
We're very sorry to hear of your loss. May God's love and wonderful memories of Cathy help comfort your sorrow.

Teresa Dempski

December 12, 2007

Dear Stan and Melanie,
During these many past months (and years) of Cathie's physical sufferings and your associated sufferings, the three of you have been in the hearts and prayers of so many people.
O Stan and Melanie, we praise and thank God for the witness of great faith, hope and love that you and your dear Cathie have exemplied throughout these years! Yes, the Kudra Family has positively and inspirationally touched many lives.
On behalf of the Steve & Helen Dempski Family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Upon hearing of Cathie's death, I pictured the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and Al and Stephie Swirski welcoming your wife and mother with opened arms and embracing her so tenderly! Dear Stan and Melanie, we now pray that Our most gracious and loving God will continue to bestow upon you His healing rays, spiritual graces and temporal blessings through all your tomorrows.
With all my hugs and prayers of love, Teresa

Sue Aloisio (Jakimiak)

December 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to all. May the precious memories of your loved one bring you some comfort at this time. I remember Catherine briefly through Dan, who I went to school with. Please know my prayers are with you.

Jim Snow

December 12, 2007

It was a great pleasure to work with Cathy in Abbott Corp Purchasing. She was full of energy and had a great sense of humor. She could be tough as nails, but she had to be to keep this lot in line.

She will be missed!

Sue Alexander

December 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife and mom. What an amazing woman Cathy was. I feel lucky to have known her.

Dan Spannraft

December 12, 2007

Cathy was a great person to work with and a devoted mother and wife. I know she will be missed by her family and her many friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family in these trying times.

Generose Szostak

December 12, 2007

Dear Stan & Melanie,

May the love of all around you bring you strength and consolation. Please know how very much you are cared about and how deeply your loss is felt by all.

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