Catherine “Kay” Burkat

Our beloved Catherine “Kay” Burkat (nee Dybel), 91, of Munster, IN passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Hospice of the Calumet Area, William J. Riley Hospice Residence in Munster. She is survived by her three loving children: Eugene (Wanda) Burkat of Hobart, IN, Judy (Kenneth) Darrow of Schererville, IN and Cindy (Jerry) Kula of Munster, IN; devoted son-in-law: Gerald Chalko Sr. of Highland, IN; numerous loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Constance Grant, John (Helen) Dybell and Frank Dybel; many nieces, nephews, dear relatives, friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by her adoring devoted husband: Eugene; loving daughter: Joanne Chalko; parents: John and Catherine Dybel; beloved siblings: Tony Dybel, Stephanie Dybel and Therese Rokosz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Church, Munster, IN. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation will be on Friday from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN with a prayer service at 2:30 PM and on Saturday from 9:30-10:00 AM at the church. Kay was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who lovingly raised four children with her sweetheart Eugene, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. She was a former resident of Whiting and Munster. She currently resided at Manor Care of Homewood. She was a member of St. Thomas More Church. Mom loved to cook. She made the best golubki, kolacky and apple pie. Her favorite foods included butter pecan ice cream, popcorn and chocolate covered turtles. Mom enjoyed watching NBA basketball and was a huge Bulls fan but also liked the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns. Her favorite shows were ice skating and Lawrence Welk reruns. He favorite hobby was jigsaw puzzles which were framed and adorned her apartment walls. Kay was a volunteer at St. Margaret Mercy South Campus and Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted Living, South Holland. Mom always sacrificed her time for her children and grandchildren. As mom got older she needed our help and us daughters became her three little angels. In lieu of flowers, contributions for Masses or Hospice of the Calumet Area in her memory would be appreciated.