Catherine Mary (Freund) Wirtz, 89, died peacefully, on April 15, 2025 with her family by her side. A former resident of Oak Park and Ottawa, she worked at Oak Park and River Forest High School for 15 years.
Catherine was the wife of the late John Wirtz; the mother of Ray (Julie) Wirtz, Jeff (Kathy) Wirtz, Mark (Diane) Wirtz and Mary (Cary) Shinsako; as well as 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation on Saturday, July 5 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Ascension Church, 808 S. East Ave., Oak Park, followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Arrangements were handled by Sciaraffa Funeral Directors. For information, call 773-889-1700.