Katherine "Kitty" Gehrke's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

Katherine "Kitty" Gehrke

September 19, 1938 - August 25, 2026 (87 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Katherine "Kitty" Gehrke's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

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Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

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Katherine "Kitty" Gehrke

September 19, 1938 - August 25, 2026 (87 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

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Katherine Gehrke Obituary

The passing of Katherine Gehrke of Chicago, Illinois occurred on August 25, 2026. Katherine, born on September 19, 1938, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her brother James P. Byrne; her granddaughter Mary Carroll; her husband Al Gehrke; and her parents, Cabrini (St Therese) and KikiVisitation Monday.

She is survived by: her sister Mary Geraldine; her children, Gregory (Liz), Griffith, Geraldine, Heather Rusk (Gregg) and Kate Bogan (Mike); her grandchildren, Albert (Jacqueline), Peter (Cheyenne), Gabriella (Mark), Nicholas (Diana), Veronica, William and Joseph; her great grandchildren, Caleb, Lydia and Luca; her children, Geri and Jesus; and her sister Jere.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, http://www.osbchicago.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home



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Aug 31

Visitation

Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home
8025 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714

Tue

Sep 01

Mass

Queen of All Saints Basilica
6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

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