Catherine A. Smith 96 of Highwood. At Peace In Christ Jan. 15, 2016. Catherine was born April 12, 1919 in Wilmette, Illinois to the union of John W. and Anna (Laubach) Schaefer. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Smith. Loving mother of Robert J. (Susan) Smith of Highland Park. Fond grandmother of James Smith, DeAnn (Thomas) Kaesler, Joseph (Tina) Smith and Tracey (David) Fontana. Great grandmother of 9. Visitation Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 from 11:00 AM until mass at Noon at Immaculate Conception Church, 770 Deerfield Road, Highland Park. Interment will follow at Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines.
It could be said that musical talent helped the late Masha Pietkowski survive the Holocaust. She played the mandolin in…
