Obituary for Catherine Ann Garvey
Catherine Ann Garvey, nee Kearns, age 84, formerly of Oak Brook and River Forest; beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Garvey; loving mother of Bernard (Kathleen) Gerard, Julie (Raymond) LePine, and the late William Gerard; proud grandmother of William (Kathryn) LePine, Jacqueline Hobday, and Patrick Gerard; really proud great-grandmother of Dylan, Lana and Jacob Hobday, and Kayla and Liam LePine; dear sister of Barbara (Charles) Blossfield, and the late Geraldine (the late Daniel) Gannon and William Kearns; fond aunt of many; devoted daughter of the late William and Julia Kearns. She will be remembered for her strong faith, generous spirt, Irish heritage, and love of family and friends. For many years she was the owner and operator of Mr. Sweets Restaurant in River Forest. Visitation Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Prayers Friday 10:15 a.m. to St. Luke Church for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia (Misericordia.org) or Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) are appreciated. Funeral info: drechslerbrownwilliams.com or 708-383-3191
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
18
May
3:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home
203 South Marion Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Funeral Mass
Friday
19
May
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
St. Luke Church
7600 Lake St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Prayers 10:15 a.m. at funeral home.
Cemetery Details
Location
Bronswood Cemetery
3805 Madison St.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Memorial Contribution
Alzheimer's Association
Greater Illinois Chapter
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601
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