Katherine E. Schramm, nee O’Brien, 96, beloved wife of the late Raymond J.; loving mother of MaryAnn (Reno) Nickele, Joyce (Fred) Krason, Raymond (Karen) Schramm and Kathleen (Skip) Ticha; cherished grandmother of Christopher, Janet, Renee, Glenn, Geralyn, Steven, Debra, Joseph, Katie, Adam, Bill, Mike, Melissa and Jon; great-grandmother of 19; caring sister of the late Josephine, Anna, Lillian, Michael, Patrick and George; fond aunt of many. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL, to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. She was a 25 year resident of R.R.C. In lieu of flowers, masses or donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 150 North Michigan Ave. #400, Chicago, IL 60601, would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com
