Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Cathy L. Jarmusz

Passed away on March 16, 2025

Cathy L. Jarmusz (nee Melcic), age 71. Late of the East Side neighborhood in Chicago, IL. Passed away on March 16, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of David Jarmusz (Ret. CPD) for 51 years. Loving mother of Timothy (Caroline) Jarmusz, and Nicholas (Carrie) Jarmusz. Cherished grandma of Vincent, Christopher, Peter, Ruth, and Gabriel. Dearest sister of Lorraine (late Robert) Sirbek. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents James and Ethel Melcic.

Cathy was a graduate of South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing. She was a licensed nurse in both Illinois and Indiana. Cathy was a Den Mother with the Cub Scouts, volunteer with Annunciata Home and School Association, and longtime parishioner of Annunciata Church. She was an avid reader, music and nature lover who enjoyed traveling, visiting antique stores, crocheting and sewing.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th ln. St. John, IN. 46373. (1/2 block west of US/41 and Wicker Ave. at 97th Ln.) Funeral Services Friday, March 21, 2025, Directly at Our Lady of Nazareth (Formerly Annunciata Church) for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/.  www.elmwoodchapel.com 219-365-3474

Funeral

Directly at Our Lady of Nazareth( Annunciata Church)
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 11:00 am

Funeral Mass:
Our Lady of Nazareth Church (Annunciata Church)
11128 S. Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 11:00 am

Interment:
Private

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org/

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

Map

Visitation Information

Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Condolences
"My condolences to the family. May Cathy rest in peace."
- Lin Geldmyer
March 17, 2025 3:06 pm
"Deepest condolences to you and your family and friends. May you clan remember and have great memories. "
- John Stahl
March 17, 2025 5:18 pm
"Dave, my family and I offer our sincere condolences and have Cathy ..You and your family in our prayers God Bless Terry G. Hillard"
- Terry G. Hillard
March 17, 2025 9:19 pm
"Dave, so sorry for your loss. May Cathy Rest In Peace. Prayers for the Jarmusz Family. Jim Solava"
- Jim Solava
March 17, 2025 9:49 pm
"David & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. You all have my deepest condolences. Love & miss you all "
- Michael Turturillo
March 17, 2025 9:58 pm
"I'm truly sorry for your family's loss."
- JoNell Anton
March 18, 2025 12:30 am
"Dave, my most sincere condolences. Sorry i can’t make the services, you will be in my prayers."
- Kevin Bolger
March 18, 2025 9:27 am
"My deepest Condolences to Dave and family. Sorry for your loss."
- Lisa Zepeda/Davis
March 18, 2025 9:34 am
"Dave, I am so sorry for your loss! Your family will remain in my prayers. And your wife will be remembered at the next Police mass at Mercy Home. God bless you, brother."
- Fr. Dan Brandt, C.P.D. Chapllain
March 18, 2025 11:32 am
"Dave, I am with you in prayer of gratitude to God for the years that you and Cathy had together. You raised a family of faith and life values! Yes.the latter years were difficult with health issues; but there was the Grace from Jesus Christ that further deepens our love and fidelity. I look at Cathy’s care for your children and grandchildren and that will be kept in the heart and soul of each when they talk about mom, grandma! "
- Frank A Malkek
March 18, 2025 12:53 pm
"On behalf of the Duncan Family, Earl and I extend our deepest condolences. May Kathy rest in peace, now that she is home in heaven. Blessings to all the Jarmusz family🕯️🕊️"
- Teresa Cortes Duncan
March 18, 2025 3:50 pm
"Very sorry to hear about your loss Dave. May she rest in peace. Take care and may God bless you and your family."
- Allen Murawski
March 19, 2025 2:20 pm
"Dave , I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your Wife . My deepest Condolences to You and Your Family . May Cathy rest in peace . May God Bless You and Your Family and help You and Family thru this most difficult time . Vincent Rojas "
- Vince Rojas
March 20, 2025 11:11 am
"Dave, my sincere condolences to you and your family on your wife's passing. May she Rest in Peace."
- Timothy Jordan
March 21, 2025 6:55 am
"Dave, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts. Wishing you peace in this time of grief."
- CJ Kiekens
March 26, 2025 3:15 pm
Candles Lit
"Rest in eternal peace, dear Cathy."
- Castrejon Family
March 22, 2025 6:16 am