Catherine "Colleen" Margaret Malmgren, nee Foley, 89, of Alsip, IL, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at home after complications of Alzheimer's. She was an avid reader, who loved her gardens and took joy and pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Gail (John) Krapil, Kathleen (Charles) Butler, Michael (Julie) Malmgren, Mary Beth (Robert) Greenhill and the late Susan Malmgren. Proud Grandmother of Lisa Richardson, Brian Richardson, Carrie Wallenburg, Kristine Henry, Michelle Downes, Daniel Butler, Matthew Greenhill, Anthony Malmgren, Timothy Greenhill and Nicholas Greenhill. Great "Big Grandma" of 15.
A visitation for Catherine will be held Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 South Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Closing prayers will occur Friday, September 17, 2021 from 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Terrence Church (119th & Kostner Ave., Alsip, IL) from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
A graveside service will immediately follow at St. Mary Cemetery, 3701 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park, IL 60805.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or Alzheimer’s Foundation at www.alzfdn.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelHillGardensSouth.com for the Malmgren family.
Due to COVID restrictions no food is allowed to be brought into the funeral home. A mask must be worn at all times in the building. Thank you for your cooperation. For further information, please call 708-636-1200 or visit www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com.
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