Cathryn Keiler Obituary
Cathryn “Kitty” Keiler, age 97, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away on February 6, 2026.
She was born in Toluca, IL. On August 1st, 1928 to Anthony and Angelina Rolinski. Prior to her retirement, she worked for Dr. Gilbert at his West Chicago office for most of her career. Kitty was also a waitress at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, IL. Her husband Bob passed away earlier in 2015. Kitty has four siblings (deceased brothers) Chuck, Anthony and infant John, surviving are twins Geraldine (Tom) Cleary and Gerald “Jerry” (Raylene) Rolinski. Kitty had three children Nancy (deceased), Tom of Omaha, NE., Bill (Sheryl) of Maple Park, Illinois., and grandson Ryan (Lisa) of West Chicago as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services and burial will be held privately.
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132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, IL 60185
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