Lotus "Lois" Katarski

Lotus "Lois" Katarski obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Lotus "Lois" Katarski

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Apr

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Northfield Community Church

400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093

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Apr

7

Service

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Northfield Community Church

400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Giancola Funeral & Cremation

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Lotus Katarski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Giancola Funeral & Cremation on Mar. 31, 2026.
Lotus "Lois" Katarski nee Pirrong, passed away peacefully in her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Norbert J. Katarski, in 2009. During her life, Lois was a nurse and she participated in professional ice skating and ballroom dancing competitions. In her later years, she liked taking rides to see the Christmas lights. When she was able, she loved going for long walks in her neighborhood with her caregivers. She enjoyed square dancing with Norbert and they liked visiting Grafton, Wisconsin. Lois was a longtime member of Northfield Community Church. She loved ice cream, music, watching Dancing with the Stars and the Bachelor.

Lois is the dear sister of Glenn Wayne (the late Virginia Kay) Pirrong.

Fond aunt of Craig (Terry) Pirrong & great aunt of Renee (Morgan-Sean) McCright & Genevieve Pirrong.

Visitation Tuesday, April 7th from 2:00 until the time of service 2:30 at

The Northfield Community Church 400 Wagner Road Northfield, IL

Private Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery

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Upcoming Events

Apr

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Northfield Community Church

400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

7

Service

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Northfield Community Church

400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Giancola Funeral & Cremation

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.