Katharine Cronin Dowd Obituary
The family announces the passing of Katharine Cronin Dowd (Webster Groves, Missouri) on June 18, 2026. Katharine, born on March 16, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph M. Cronin and Mary Jane Cronin; and her brothers, Joe and John. She is survived by: her husband Jim; her son Jim (Jill); her grandchildren, Evelyn and James; her great grandchild Brendan (Nicolle); her brother Tom (Tania); Alexandra, Isabella, Nicholas, Cooper, Katy (Mark Mutert), Cameron and Van. She is also survived by her book club buddies, her walking partners, and her painting friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Kathy's favorite charities: the St. Patrick Center for combating homelessness (800 N. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63101) or the Home Sweet Home furniture bank (10 Sunnen Dr., Maplewood, MO 63143). .
