Catherine V. Hall

Catherine Hall, age 98, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, embraced by the love of her children while at Lightways Hospice.

She was born on November 12, 1926, in Streator, IL to Charles and Madeline (Crescenzo) Grako. She married Norman Hall on April 22, 1953. In 1958 they moved to Joliet, IL. Catherine worked at her father's grocery store prior to moving to Joliet.

Catherine is survived by her children, Patricia and Mark (Amy) Hall as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman on January 1, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Marie (Ralph) Pollett, Chero (Evelyn) Grako, Leonard (Judy) Grako, her father and mother-in-law, Mark and Clara Hall, sister-in-law, Doris (Richard) Smith, her nephew Mark Smith, and two great nieces.

Catherine's family and faith were the most important things in her life. She was a devout Catholic and founding member of Holy Family Church in Joliet, IL. Catherine was the heart of her family. She was always thoughtful, caring and giving. She excelled at being a homemaker and planting her yearly flower gardens. Catherine gave her children a wealth of memories that they will carry in their hearts always. She will live on in them.

The family would like to thank Lightways Hospice Staff for the exemplary care mom received from them.

Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to the family for Masses in her honor or to Lightways Hospice Home in her name.

A celebration of Catherine’s life will begin on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 with a visitation at Holy Family Catholic Church in Shorewood, IL from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held privately at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Streator, IL.