Service Details
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 26, 2018, 1:00pm, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.
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Mount Pleasant – Catherine Mary Widmar, 92, affectionately known as Katie by many, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born on June 8, 1926, daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Née: Held) Koelsch.
Katie was united in marriage to Charles Griffiths on October 18, 1947. Charles preceded her in death on September 26, 1973. Katie was then united in marriage to Anthony G. Widmar on May 12, 1984.
Katie was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Women’s Club. She was happiest when she was able to spend time with her family and friends.
Katie leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Anthony G. Widmar; the Griffiths children, Michael (JoAnn) Griffiths, Thomas (Susan) Griffiths, Charles (Patti) Griffiths, Susan (Denis) Weisensel, Cathy (Carl) Newberry, David Griffiths, Patrick, (Kirsten) Griffiths, Sally (Jeffrey) LaFaive; the Widmar children, Daniel Widmar, James (Karen) Widmar, Shawn (Robert) Luepke, Rick (Linda) Widmar, Laura (Joe) LaMartina, Sandy (David) Bink, David (Audrey) Widmar, John (Eileen) Widmar, Colleen Widmar; 29 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; other extended family, John Held, Herbert (Marion) Held, Mary Alice Zeisberger, Mary Braun, Leone Held; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Katie is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Charles Griffiths; and brother, Joseph Koelsch.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 26, 2018, 1:00pm, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of the Mass. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. The family has suggested memorials to The Legacy at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church or The Mercy Home – Chicago.
Sally Witte says
Such a beautiful person, inside and out. You will be missed by so many, and have left a mark on the lives of those who knew you. I pray for strength for your family and friends, so that they can celebrate your life. Love forevermore….Sally Witte
Deb Scott says
My deepest condolences to the family. She was beautiful inside and out. She left you with some beautiful memories and much love.
Gene and Diane Aiello says
Chuck and Patti, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Diane and Gene Aiello
Karen Peltier says
Jim, Colleen and Laura-
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.