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August 24, 1925 July 20, 2018
August 24, 1925 -- July 20, 2018

Catherine T. Ward, Age:92

Catherine Ward, age 92, passed away July 20, 2018.  Native of Dumbarton, Scotland. Wife of the late John Ward; loving mother of Mary, Joan, and Anne. Catherine was a much loved aunt, great aunt, cousin, and friend to many. 

Catherine loved her family, friends, pets, and was a caring and giving person who enjoyed volunteer work. She volunteered at Elijah’s Pantry at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Logan Square for over twenty years, also at Bingo at Immaculate Heart of Mary as well as at the school library. Catherine possessed a great spirit of adventure, leading her from Scotland to Chicago.  She loved to travel, was an avid reader and had a wicked sense of humor, she will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

A Mass celebrating Catherine’s life will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 3834 N. Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, IL at 11:30am on Saturday, August 25th, 2018.

Memorials in Catherine’s honor may be made to St Joseph’s Indian School, a cause near to her heart which she supported for over 60 years.

St. Joseph’s Indian School

P.O. Box 326

Chamberlain, SD 57326

1-800-341-2235

St. Joseph's Memorial Donation Site

Condolences

Anne Ward August 17, 2018

Enter your relationship with Catherine T. Ward Chicago , Illinois

We miss you xx

joan ward August 17, 2018

daughter Chicago , Illinois

Miss you.

Dan August 24, 2018

Enter your relationship with Catherine T. Ward Enter your city ,

So very sorry. I know how much she meant to you.

Maggie Ramos August 24, 2018

Friend of Dauhter Mary. Chicago , Illinois

Mary and Family: I am so sorry. May the peace of God be with you and your family in this moment of morning. Maggie

Babatunde Owolabi August 25, 2018

Anne Chicago , Illinois

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Babatunde Owolabi August 25, 2018

Anne Chicago , Illinois

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Kuzniar August 25, 2018

Enter your relationship with Catherine T. Ward CHICAGO , Illinois

My condolences to The Ward family. May angels surround you and carry tou through this difficult time. Your Mom was the sweetest lady, always kind to me and always smiling. She knew how to live life. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.