Katherine E. “Kay” Svalenka, nee Kunzer, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Michael (Susan) and Cathy (the late Thomas) Ashack; dear grandmother of five; fond sister of Fred (Mary Jane) Kunzer and the late Marilyn Kuziel Gerstung and Margaret (Joseph) Wochnik. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Modell Funeral Home, 5725 S. Pulaski. Lying in state Tuesday, 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Church. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows. In lieu of flowers donations to Girls Scouts of Chicago. Member of Girls Scouts of Chicago since 1958, St. Clare Holy Name Society, St. Clare Archconfraternity, Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary. Volunteer at Misericordia and Southwest Center Chicago Department on Aging. 773-767-4730.
