Catherine Virginia Speckhart Knapp, 96, of Lombard, died on Oct. 23, 2021, at her home after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Donald John Knapp for 60 years; loving Mother of Virginia Kaye (Jack) Donohue of Lombard, Donna Marie Lamoureux of Lombard, and Donald, Jr., (Karen) of Downers Grove. Proud daughter of the late Carl and the late Helen Speckhart of Chicago; sister of the late Helen (late William) Bohm, late Dorothy (late John) Healey, and late Carl, Jr. (late Mary); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; loving Grandmother of 9 and great Grandmother of 18.
In the early years, Catherine raised Virginia while Don served in the U.S. Marines in the Pacific area, WWII. In spite of a few childhood infirmities, she faithfully raised her three children. When the kids were old enough, Catherine worked part-time at Peaslee's Hardware store in Forest Park. She next advanced to a position at Proviso East High School doing their purchase orders and retired after over 20 years.
Her family was her pride and joy. She loved spending time with them, kids, grandkids and great grandkids anywhere and anytime. She enjoyed seeing her 9 grandchildren all get married. She enjoyed all church, sporting, and school events with them. In personal life, her generosity was remarkable. She loved to travel and play cards, including Liverpool Rummy (be careful if she lost). She had a group of friends from many sources. She drove a car into her late eighties.
A visitation will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 from 3-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 29th, 2021 at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 314 West Vallette St., Elmhurst at 11am. Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery following Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, https://www.arthritis.org/donate, or to your local food pantry.
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