Ellen Natalie (Catherwood) Givens's obituary , Passed away on June 25, 2025 in McHenry, Illinois

Ellen Natalie (Catherwood) Givens

July 5, 1933 - June 25, 2025 (91 years old)

McHenry, Illinois

Ellen Natalie (Catherwood) Givens's obituary , Passed away on June 25, 2025 in McHenry, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Northern Illinois Funeral Services

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Ellen Natalie (Catherwood) Givens

July 5, 1933 - June 25, 2025 (91 years old)

McHenry, Illinois

Ellen Natalie (Catherwood) Givens Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ellen Natalie (Catherwood) Givens of McHenry, Illinois, born in Orchard Park, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ellen Natalie left this world on June 25, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Natalie (Catherwood) Givens to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Lee Givens; and her boyfriend Al Gort. She is survived by: her children, Tamara Houghton (Del), John Behrens (Mary), Kimberly Schwarz (John) and Julie Gajewski (Mike); and her grandchildren, Brianne (Justin), Lindsay (Brandon), Johnna, Hannah, Mariah (Sam), Kayla, Dayna, Kelly (Kenny), Emma (Bryan), Max (Maines), Michael (Ramey) and Nicholas. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren; and many step-children and step-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and at 3:00 PM at the Windridge Memorial Park Chapel (7014 S Rawson Bridge Rd, Cary, IL 60013).

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Ellen's memory to Darkhorse Lodge 1951 Swor Rd., Springville, TN 38256 or darkhorselodge.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Northern Illinois Funeral Services



Thu

July 03

Visitation

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Windridge Memorial Park Chapel
7014 S Rawson Bridge Rd, Cary, IL 60013

Thu

July 03

Visitation

3:00 PM

Windridge Memorial Park Chapel
7014 S Rawson Bridge Rd, Cary, IL 60013

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