Catherine Khory's Obituary
Catherine McAra Khory, age 86, of Herrin, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:21 a.m. in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Catherine was born on July 25, 1928 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Jess and Margaret (Maxton) Bridenstine. In 1950, she married William Odom, and later in 1963, she married John S. Khory, and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, DuQuoin, IL and had worked for over 27 ½ years for the Illinois Department of Transportation. She enjoyed reading and embroidery and loved spending time with her children. Survivors include her son, Craig Odom of DuQuoin, IL; a daughter, Jodi K. (Randall) Steinmetz of Herrin, IL; a brother, Jess Bridenstine of Daytona Beach, FL; and a sister, Mary Lou (Bill) Hammack of Pinckneyville, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; and three sisters, Margaret Carter, Francis Jean Girdner and Marceil Reminger. Graveside services will be held in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Ken Schaefer officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation or Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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