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Catherine A Whitney

August 3, 1926 — June 9, 2014

Catherine A. Whitney, 87, of Rockford, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. Catherine was a fighter, having many health struggles throughout her life. She was born August 3, 1926 in Rockford; daughter of Salvatore and Anna Correnti. She married John Whitney in Rockford on September 28, 1946. John predeceased her on October 16, 1998. She worked for Nylint for many years. Catherine loved going to Lake Wisconsin, she was also the last of Salvatore and Ann's children. Member of St James Church in Rockford.
Survivors include her three children, Rich (Peggy) Whitney, Gloria Opsahl and Joanne (Steve) Parsons of Loves Park; 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents, husband, son, Buddy and 5 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday June 14, 2014 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00am until time of service on Saturday in the funeral home. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com

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