Catherine O Campion

Catherine Kay O. Campion, 92, Rockford, died at 12:35 a.m. Sunday, September 5, 2010 in her home with her family by her side.nbsp; Born March 22, 1918 in Blanchardville, WI, daughter of Charles and Louise C. Regez Deininger.nbsp; Graduated from Monticello High School in 1935, attended the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater and graduated from Northern Illinois University.nbsp; Married ONeill F. Campion in Monroe, WI on June 4, 1941.nbsp; He died January 20, 1991.nbsp; She was a teacher in the Harlem School District for over 20 years, retiring in 1979.nbsp; Member of St. James Catholic Church.nbsp; She was also a member of Phi Sigma Alpha Sorority and several bridge clubs. KAY enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling and playing cards, but she was happiest whenever her family could all be together. nbsp;Summer vacations at Lake Ripley and Star Lake and holiday gatherings were especially memorable.

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Survivors include her children, Thomas E. (Joan) Campion, Aurora, William (Beverly) Campion, Rockton, James (Barbara) Campion, Woodstock, Peggy (Thomas) Miller, Rockford and Peter (Rosemary) Campion, Rockford; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a large extended family.nbsp; Also predeceased by her granddaughter, Sharon; her twin sister, Josephine, who died in childhood; sister, Florence Hanold and brother, Earl Deininger.

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A Memorial Mass of Celebration will be held at noon on Thursday, September 9, 2010 in St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Dean Russell officiating.nbsp; Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brooklyn, WI.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Memorial visitation from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave. and from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the church on Thursday.nbsp;nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to OSF St. Anthony Hospice or to the specified Building Fund at St. James Church.nbsp; Expressnbsp; condolences and share memories atnbsp;www.fitzgeraldfh.com.