Catherine Ann Saelens, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born December 2, 1936, in Virgil, Illinois, the daughter of Nicholas and Hildegard (nee Welter) Geisen.
Catherine enjoyed playing cards with her church friends, playing tennis, and bowling. She was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan; she attended mass daily at St. Anne Catholic Church and she appreciated tv shows Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and liked to listen to WGN radio.
She is survived by her children Michael Saelens, Nancy (Kevin) Wolff, Jenny (Don) Willard; grandchildren Trevor and Matt Wolff, Ryne and Sydney Willard; sisters-in-law Barbara and Carol Geisen, and several nieces and nephews.
Catherine is preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward (2007), brothers Butch and Bob Geisen.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022, 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY 1801 S. Douglas Road Oswego, Illinois 60543.
Family and friends may gather on Friday, September 2, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Anne Catholic Church 551 Boulder Hill Pass Oswego, Illinois 60543 for Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Virgil, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to: The Sturge-Weber Foundation 6105 S. Main Street #200 Aurora, Colorado 80016 or Masses preferred at St. Anne Catholic Church.
For information 630-554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com