Catherine L. Owen's Obituary
Racine- Catherine L. (nee: Taylor) Owen, 97, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Ridgewood Care Center with her loving family at her side.
Catherine was born in Milwaukee to the late Frank and Marion (nee: Blash) Taylor on April 17, 1915. She was united in marriage to John H. Owen on January 24, 1942. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1987.
Catherine loved her immediate family and all of her extended family at Ridgewood. She had been a member of Plymouth Congregational Church for many years. She loved music, especially Lawrence Welk. She enjoyed dancing, the color red, and a new hat.
Catherine will be dearly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda (Marc) Heser; four grandchildren, Thomas (Kristin) and Kelly (Matt DeCheck) Barnhart, Chris Heser, and Jessica (Dan) Klawien; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Ashley Barnhart, and Kayelyn Barnhart.
Funeral services celebrating Catherine's life will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 7:00pm with Rev. Glenn Lawson officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00pm until the time of service. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park on Tuesday, March 5,, 2013 at 2:00pm.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff past and present of Ridgewood.
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