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Catherine Jurewicz, 64, Wonder Lake

Catherine Jurewicz, 64, Wonder Lake, died Friday, July 15, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Aug. 21, 1951, to Henry and Helen (Kluch) Pollak. On Oct. 11, 1975, she married Richard Jurewicz at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, Chicago.

She was a kind-hearted, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family and friends recount the joy she had for life and her selfless attitude. She was always there to listen and help someone in need. She enjoyed the time she spent working as a lunch lady at Greenwood School. She also served as treasurer as well as scorekeeper for the Wonder Lake Softball League for many years. Most of all, she loved raising and taking care of her family, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her loving husband; three daughters, Sarah (Matt) Jurewicz Malone, Amy (David) Jurewicz Miller and Lee Jurewicz; three granddaughters, Makayla Malone, Meridith Malone and Adelynn Miller; a brother, Len Pollak; a sister, Ann Biars; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Donald Pollak.

Visitation and funeral were July 19 at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. All other services were private.

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