Katherine C. Dullea
78, of Belleville, IL. Born May 28, 1935 in St. Louis, MO. Died Thursday, December 19, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald J. Dullea, her sister, Mary Alice Crudden, and parents James and Alice Cummiskey. She is survived by her daughters Elaine (Rick) Jagla, Mary Kay (Gary) Parks, and Denise Appleton; grandchildren Jason (Elysia), Danny (Ashley), Michelle (Chris); Great Grandchildren Tyler, Madalynn, Zoe, and Jude; brother Robert (Kathleen) Cummiskey. She was a lifelong friend to Judy O’Toole. Dear favorite Aunt, cousin and friend to many. Katherine was a proud member and past state president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (545) for almost 50 years. Katherine graduated from St. Marks High School in 1953. Katherine was a caseworker for the State of Illinois for over 30 years. The family wishes to thank Willowcreek Nursing Home for the loving care. Because Katherine loved animals so much, if desired, memorials to the Humane Society. A Memorial mass will be held at 11am Saturday January 4, 2014 at St. Peters Cathedral, Belleville, IL. Luncheon to follow. Mrs. Dullea donated her body to Washington University.