Katherine Callen Obituary
Katherine Bess Callen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on September 22nd 2025 . She leaves behind to carry on her legacy of love her beloved husband of 54 years Bruce Daniel Callen "Dan", her loving daughters Jennifer Callen and Danel (Michael) Bielarczyk, her cherished grandchildren Michael (Alesha) Hernandez , Daniel (partner Elizabeth Gallardo) Hernandez , Paige (Frankie) Feliciano , Coral Christian, Ashley Christian and Jacob Bielarczyk, her precious great- granddaughters Kairi and Natalie and her brother Joseph (Diane) Mikulan. She was a much loved aunt, cousin, in-law, friend, and day care provider. She loved her extra kids so very much. She will also be deeply missed by the family fur babies whom she loved to spoil.
She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Thelma Mikulan and her big sister Lynda Bernardi .
Friends and family will meet for visitation on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 11AM-1PM. A funeral service will then begin at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the family would be greatly appreciated.
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1475 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
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