Obituary of Catherine Merzlock

Catherine A. Merzlock (Klenovich-Kapelle) Age 92. Born February 2, 1922, passed peacefully Friday, July 25, 2014 at Salem Village with her caregiver and son by her side. Known as Kay to friends and family, she was kind and generous with a sense of humor and warm smile. A lifelong Joliet resident, graduated from St. Joseph Grade School and Joliet Township High School. Retired from Pioneer Title Co. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 1971; parents, George and Anna (Sandor) Klenovich; the aunt and uncle who raised her, Jacob and Mary (Sandor) Kapelle; brothers George, Frank, Joseph, Sam and Steve; and sisters Mary Bloomquist, Fran Bartenope and Anne Klenovich. Survived by one son, Edward; two sisters, Rose Mandell of Northbrook, IL, and Helen Markert of Grandville, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Judy and her team of caregivers who enhanced Kay's quality of life during her final years, the staff at Salem Village, and Transitions Hospice. Funeral Services for Catherine A. Merzlock will be Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home chapel, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com