Catherine Cowell Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Catherine Cowell of Oglesby, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Catherine left this world on January 19, 2026 at the age of 93, 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 Catherine Cowell to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Margaret Decaroli and Gabriel Decaroli; and her siblings, Dolores Decaroli and Joseph Decaroli. She is survived by: her children, Bob (Andrea Beggs) of Glenview, Roy of River Forest, Lisa George (Tom) of Mt. Prospect and Laurie Nelson (Tom) of Traverse City, Michigan; her grandchildren, Melissa Kanter, Daniel Cowell, Andy Cowell, Amanda Brodeur, Kyle George, Kay, Y'Barbo, Will George, Rose Wollscheid and Frank George; her great grandchildren, Grace, Anna Kanter, James, Gia George, Cora, Lucy, Iris Y'Barbo and Sophia George; her sister-in-law Sheila Decaroli; her nephew Mark Decaroli; her niece Denise Meyer; her great-nieces, Maggie York, Abby Crum and Lilly Meyer; Callan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Church in Oglesby, Illinois Valley PADS, or the Illinois Valley Food Pantry.