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Catherine M. "Casey" Cronin

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Catherine Cronin Obituary

Cronin, Catherine M. "Casey" Passed into heaven on January 21, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Casey was born to the union of Mary C. (Stade) Cronin and Charles E. Cronin in Algoma WI, on September 2, 1939. She lived her formative years in Manitowoc, WI, before relocating to Milwaukee. She worked at the library of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she became a supervisor. She later worked in Personnel Adminis-tration. She retired from UWM in February 2002. She leaves to celebrate her life her beloved brother Jeramiah J. Cronin, his wife Olivia D., and her niece and grandniece Beverly A. and Alexandra Q. Smith. She was eternally grateful to Joy and Andrew Hoerig for the love, comfort and support they provided her throughout her last years. To the children of Joy and Andy, Casey was "Duckie". Grace, Tess and Gabbie, the daughter of Greg Hoerig and Stacy Brown, loved their "Duckie" and she in return loved them unconditionally and with all her heart. They were a great source of joy and comfort to her and made her last days all the brighter. Casey wanted Pat and Marvin Hoerig to know how much their unfailing love and support meant to her for all these many years. Many other relatives and friends to numerous to mention individually, were a great source of comfort and assistance to Casey and you all were in her thoughts every day. Casey was a coach, mentor and cheerleader for thousands of Special Olympians and Casey's wish is that in lieu of flowers or memorials that a donation be made to North Suburban Special Olympics, c/o Kevin Szydel, 1008 Woodview Dr., Grafton, WI 53024 and/or Gilda's Club in Shorewood. She especially wishes to thank the Gilda's Club Wellness Group members for their never ending support. A visitation will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, N. Cramer St. at E. Bradford Ave., Milwaukee, on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 12 noon with a Mass at 1:00 PM, officiated by Rev. Michael Michalski, Pastor. A memorial gathering will be held in the church social room following the service. NORTHSHORE FUNERAL SERVICES 414-961-1812

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Cronin

18 Entries

Louise Sundquist

January 26, 2009

Casey was a class mate of my older sister at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. After I moved to Milwaukee in 1980, Casey was there and I got to know her. Being the "kid sister" to Casey was a treat. As I approach retirement and think about how to fill my time, Casey was always part of the picture. Now I will have memories of her to treasure. God smiles on her.

Judy Novak

January 25, 2009

Casey was the first person I met at Gilda's. She looked at me and said "Who are you?" with that smile of hers. I then went on to be a part of the Wellness group for one great year, where she was my rock and support, my cheerleader and my shoulder. I got a job and left, but always will carry the memory of her humor and love. God bless her and all whom she touched.

Donna Peterson

January 24, 2009

Casey was a great person and will be missed by all. She had a great smile and personality. We shared a birthday and I will always remember on that date.

Katie Zywicke

January 23, 2009

casey i will miss you greatly all of the advice you had given me and i will miss seeing your smiley face at bocce practices

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Bruce Maas

January 23, 2009

In his latest book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell asserts that we all stand on the shoulders of others. Casey was a foundation in my life in a number of ways. First, when I hired her to be my human resources staff person, I took a risk because Casey had spent her entire career before then in the UWM Library and not doing HR work. She confirmed for me and those she served that experience in a particular area is not nearly as important as character. She had so much character. Casey encouraged me to get engaged with Special Olympics, and thus was responsible for reminding me how much better it is to give. She infected me and all she contacted with her enthusiasm for her athlete-friends, who she loved. I feel so blessed to have known her, and feel that she helped me to be a better person.

Marie and Art Soucek

January 23, 2009

I had the pleasure of knowing Casey for many years starting with bowling with her on the UWM's Bowling Team in the early 70's; and then working with her in the Business Office for over six year. Jerry I met you at Casey's 60th birthday party at Scout Lake in Greendale, I'm sure you don't remember. Casey was such a remarkable person always there to talk, listen, laugh, cry and give you a big hug - I am a better person just to have known her. She talked about her family so very often it was liked I knew you all - oh, how she loved be called "Ducky" and showed us pictures of her great nieces all the time. I missed seeing her more often as we retired to Arizona but we still kept in touch and tried to get together as often as we could when we came back to Milwaukee. She is now our guardian angel and will be the bright star waiting for the rest of us in heaven. I will dearly miss her and wish you all the peace of God during these trying time.

Priscilla ("Pete") Kucik

January 23, 2009

She waged a valiant fight against cancer for more years than we can remember and never gave up. She was an outstanding role model in courage.

Jean Salzer

January 23, 2009

In addition to all of Casey's good work and wonderful support of Special Olympics as a coach and volunteer, she also recruited many a volunteer from the UW-Milwaukee campus.

Wonderful lady with a great sense of humor.

DeAnn Huinker

January 23, 2009

Casey was always so supportive and helpful when she worked in the SOE Business Office! We have missed her, especially whenever we had contracts to write or revise! We thanked Casey often over the years with boxes of sugar-free Quality Chocolates , which now always bring fond memories.

Mary Berghammer

January 23, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and many friends of Cathy. I had the great pleasure of working with Cathy for seven years at the library and when I left we kept in contact for quite some time. Unfortunately, as time passes we lost touch over the last several years, but I remember her fondly. Cathy was the kindest, most thoughtful and caring person I have ever met and my life was blessed to have counted her as a friend. She will be greatly missed by all but the memories will live on. God bless.

Faith Crampton

January 23, 2009

In fall of 2001 when I accepted a faculty position at UWM and was moving cross-country, Casey, then in the Business Office, was very helpful in providing me with the logistical information I needed to make the move smoother and less stressful. I also recall her great sense of humor. To Casey’s family, please accept my condolences on your loss.

Faith Crampton

Margaret Hagedorn

January 23, 2009

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains falls soft upon your fields and,
until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
an Irish blessing
Casey, we miss you and loved you.

Mary Kay Madsen

January 23, 2009

I have such fond memories of Casey whether it was at work in the business office or at the UWM Men's Basketball games. She had a special place in her heart for the Special Olympics. Your laughter and great personality will live in my heart forever.

Jane Rediske

January 23, 2009

Casey was very much appreciated as my colleague and office neighbor when she worked in the School of Education Business Office, UW-Milwaukee. I could always count on her for answers and results with a smile. Personally, Casey was my friend and took care of our Bootsie cat, sharing her cozy apartment, while Leon and I went on vacation. If cats go to heaven, Bootsie welcomed Casey at the front gate, as Bootsie preceeded Casey in death by five days. Casey will always be remembered by her time and love for the special olympics. I will remember our delightful luncheon together last September 2008 at one of her favorite cafes. I will miss her.
Jane Rediske

Sylvia Flores

January 23, 2009

Casey was a true Packer fan and we always enjoyed her being at the gatherings. You will be dearly missed by all. You were a great asset to Special Olympics.

Diane Osborne-Passafaro

January 23, 2009

I have many fond memories of Casey, having worked with her for many years at the library and having lived across the hall from her for a number of years. When she would go to Manitowoc to visit her mom she would give me a ride to Saukville so I could visit my parents. And when her mom started spending more time in Milwaukee (and eventually moved here) I remember the evening trips to the Pig 'n Whistle for hot fudge sundaes. And of course there was always Irish Fest!

Frank Wicker

January 23, 2009

Casey, we will miss you. You always were fun to be with, and a bright spot whenever we had a chance to visit. Rest Easy!

Mike Trzecinski

January 23, 2009

I'd like to pass my condolences on Casey's passing she worked with my mother,
Alice, for my years at the UWM library and I remember her very well.

Mike Trzecinski

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