Catherine C. Rafferty, nee Cronin, age 91, of Des Plaines, formerly of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Robert J.; loving mother of Robert J. Jr., William C. (Dale) and Richard C.; fond sister of Richard Cronin; dear family friend of Marie Dunk. She was a volunteer at Holy Family Hospital, Notre Dame High School, and Our Lady of Ransom Church. She attended Geneva High School, where she excelled in running and tennis. Deus, Familia Patria, Campus. Funeral Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, 10:15 a.m. from RyanParke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks. S. of Touhy), Park Ridge to Our Lady of Ransom Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Retirement, 310 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016 appreciated. Info 847-823-1171 or www.ryan-parke.com
