Catherine T. McGinn, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015.
She was born October 21, 1931 in Chicago, the daughter of Timothy and Bridie (Segerson) Murphy and graduated from Providence High School and attended Mundelein College. She was united in marriage to Frederick F. McGinn on June 28, 1952. The couple made their home in Norwood Park Township where she raised her family. She worked over 40 years as an insurance claim adjuster and retired in 1995. Catherine loved her family, reading, puzzles and travel. She visited many areas throughout the world including Europe, North Africa, Hawaii, Alaska and the Panama Canal.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Frederic, her daughter, Janet (James) McGinn-Kadlec of Mt. Prospect, her sons, John (Patty) of Des Plaines, Timothy (Susan) of Fayetteville, AR, four grandsons Andrew, Aidan, Alexander and Jamie and her sister-in-law Anne Murphy of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, her twin sister Rosemary, her sister Mary Ellen (Edward) Reynolds and her brothers Daniel (Helen) and Vincent.
A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, August 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00pm at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Rd., Huntley. Immediately following the visitation is a 12:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Tim, rest easy and take your time with family today and as you go on. I didn't know your mother, but I know you, and she and your father raised a fine son and man. I know she was proud of you. May she rest in peace.
On behalf of myself and my brothers our condolences on the loss of your mother. I remember her from weddings and other occasions. God bless all of you. Mary Griffin (daughter of Tom Griffin)
* My dad was a first cousin of Catherine.
Whenever I meet someone who is unfailingly compassionate, generous, and kind, I think, "Here's a person who always listened to his mother." --Love and condolences