Katherine Callahan

Katherine Callahan, 78, of Galesburg, died at 3:15p.m. on Monday (June 30, 2008) at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.  Katherine was born on July 8, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sovar.  She married Edward Callahan.  He died in 1999.  Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen (Alfred) Ayala of Galesburg; 3 grandchildren, Freddie, Kimberly, and Gina; and 9 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters.  Katherine was a lifelong catholic and a homemaker.   Visitation will be from 10-10:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Watson Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 10:45 a.m.  Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Galesburg.  Memorials may be made to the family.