Katherine E. Schade (nee Gearen), age 75. Beloved Wife of the late James M. Schade. Loving Mom of Catherine (Dave) Boettcher, Joan Staatz, James Schade, Jr., Jean (John) Peterson, Edward (Ann) Schade, and Mary (Dan) Wyman. Proud Granny of Adam, Robert (Vanessa), Jordon, Kristine (Brian), Steven, Brian, Michelle (Nick), Marc, Michael, Sheri (Mark), John, Edward, Jr. (Talia), James, Grace, John, and Nicolete. Proud Great-Granny of Kaden, Paige, Anthony, and Dominic. Katherine was a dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Saturday, 8:45am from Ridge Funeral Home (6620 W. Archer Ave. Corner of Natoma) to a 9:30am mass at St. Symphorosa Parish. Visitation Friday from 3-8pm. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Thomas Hospice (630-286-0162) would be appreciated. For info call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com.
