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Catherine F. Williams, 84, of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at The Raclin House in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was born on July 1, 1941 in Kewanna, Indiana to the late Frank A. and Ruby C. (Wentzel) Fredericks. She is survived by two sons, Andrew J. (Lisa) Williams of South Bend, Indiana and Matthew M. (Susanne) Williams of Copperas Cove, Texas, six grandchildren, Andrew J. (Jennifer) Williams, Jr., Samantha R. Williams, Edward J. (Laura) Williams, Mark A. Williams, Cara M. (Diego) Castano and Joseph A. Williams and one brother Phillip J. (Barbara) Fredericks of South Bend, Indiana.
A visitation for Catherine will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Dr. South Bend, IN from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1050 Wilber St., South Bend, IN on Friday September 19, 2025. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Catherine’s honor to The Hospice Foundation or Holy Cross Catholic Church.
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