Kathleen Ann Denomy Rourke's Obituary
Kathleen Ann Denomy Rourke, age 92, of St. Clair, died on October 6, 2018. Kathleen was born May 10, 1926, in St. Clair to Joseph and Mabel Denomy. She married Richard “Hap” Rourke on November 8, 1947. Kathleen was active in the St. Mary’s Rosary Altar Society, St. Clair County Extension, and participated in activities at the Washington Life Center. She enjoyed sewing, baking, line dancing and playing cards with friends.
She is survived by her children, Jo Ann (Steven) Lewis, Jayne (Martin) Chouinard, Timothy Rourke, Elaine (Michael) Miller, Carolyn Rourke, Robert (Cathy) Rourke, and daughter in law, Cindy Rourke; grandchildren, J. Patrick Rourke, Marye Miller, Richard (Sarai) Miller, Erin Rourke, Lindsay Rourke; brother, Jack Denomy; Sisters in law, Joanne and Janet Denomy; and brother in law, Erik Jorgensen.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Hap” Rourke; sons, Jim and Daniel Rourke; sister, Mary Joanne Jorgensen; brothers, Bob, Joe, and Donald Denomy; sisters in law, Charlotte and Kaye Denomy.
A Funeral Mass will be Friday, October 12 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clair at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Thursday, October 11 from 2-8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. at. L.C. Friederichs and Son Funeral Home, St. Clair. Additional visitation will be Friday, 10:30- 11 a.m. at church, prior to mass. Memorials are suggested to the United Way of St. Clair County or the St. Clair Ecumenical Food Pantry. To leave a message of comfort visit www.lcfandson.com
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