Catherine M. Blais

Catherine a?"Kittya? (Clausen) Blais, 79, of Rockford passed away Thursday August 23, 2012. She was born August 22, 1933 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of John and Margaret Clausen. She married Henry a?"Lewa? Blais on August 30, 1952 in Rockford. She worked at Marchesano Drugs and for Rockford Auto Glass. Her Catholic faith and her family were central to her life. Member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church for over 57 years where she was in the Choir, and was the Catholic Woman of the year. She loved and enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She gave the best advice to her family and friends. Survivors include children, Stephen, Mary (Jerry) Peterson, Teresa (Gary) Street and Robert; grandchildren, Sherri Rodgers, Christi (Chris) Sweeney, Stephen (Shannon) Blais Jr., Rachael (Patrick) Clausen, Todd (Susan) Peterson, Tracy (Jeff) Andrews, Jay (Kelli) Peterson, Michelle (Michael) Hill, Tony Street and Nicholas Blais; 17 greatgrandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild; sister, Elizabeth (Gerald) Weightman, brothers, Paul, Monsignor William, Robert (Rose) and Lawrence (Eugenia Sisterinlaws, Modelle Clausen and Jean Clausen. Preceded in death by husband Henry a?"Lewa? , by parents; son Michael; grandson David Street; brothers, John and Carl and sisterinlaw Pauline. Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 a.m. Thurs. August 30, in Sts. Peter and Paul, 617 Lincoln Ave, Rockford, IL Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 4pm until 8pm Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. with a rosary to be recited at 8:00p.m. Visitation will also be held at the church on Thursday from 10 10:45 a.m... Donations to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.