Cathy Larsen

Cathy Yonker Larsen, 67, at rest July 20, 2015. Dear wife of David Larsen, deeply loved mother of Joshua (Deborah) Larsen, Anne (David) Vander Weele and Catherine (Chris) Jamison and the late Matthew, Mark and Thomas. Fond and fun-loving grandmother to Adeline and Beatrix Larsen; Samuel, Margot and Benjamin Vander Weele; and Ingrid Jamison. Devoted daughter of Wendell and Dorothy Yonker, sister to Wendy Sue (Eric) Van Vugt and Thomas (Judy) Yonker, and sister-in-law to Karen (Bruce) Merchant. An aunt treasured by many nephews and nieces. A registered nurse, Cathy devoted nearly 30 years of her career to Elim Christian Services, a residential and educational organization serving children with disabilities, seeing gifted children behind the limitations. In retirement, she volunteered in a Chicago health clinic serving the working poor faced with no insurance. Cathy served many leadership roles in her community, church, and faith-based institutions as President of the Southwest Chicago Christian School Board, as an elder in her church, as a Trustee and Member of the Board of Governors of Providence Life Services, and a member of the City of Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals. She knew the meaning of servant leadership. Visitation on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from 2-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem), Orland Park, IL. Committal Service Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 S. Kedzie Ave., Blue Island IL and a Memorial Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 5825 151st Street, Oak Forest, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be sent to Bright Promise Fund for Urban Christian Education, 1550 S. State, Chicago, IL 60605, or Providence Life Services, 18601 North Creek Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400