Catherine Hickey Hardin
Catherine Hickey Hardin, age 57, born Dublin, Ireland former resident of Lagrange, Western Springs and Chicago, IL and most recently Hinsdale, IL. Beloved wife of John Hardin, loving mother of Leah and step sons Michael (Claudia) and Patrick (Vanessa). Wonderful step Nan to Marc and Nicolas. Cherished daughter of Percy and Kay Hickey, dear sister of Lisa Power, John Hickey, Stephen Hickey and Raymond Hickey.Sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Her warmth and charm, loving compassion and loyal friendship will be fondly remembered by all that knew her.
Visitation 4 to 9pm on Monday, October 30th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Funeral service 10am Tuesday, October 31st at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to The Little Sisters of the Poor, Palatine, IL appreciated.
I am so sorry for your loss. She is such a beautiful person and at peace knowing how wonderful of a family she has built. Sending all of my condolences and support during this difficult time ❤️
Sending all of the love possible to you right now. Leah, thank you for giving me the gift of being able to meet and know your mom. Your family is amazing and I care about you all so very much. Dan and I wish we were geographically closer, but please know how much you’re all in our hearts.
To Catherine, thank you for being exactly who you are, and may you rest in peace knowing that your life is incredibly celebrated.
-Zoe & Dan
I am devastated for your loss John and Leah
Kay Percy and my beautiful cousins
We have such amazing memories of Catherine such fun and loved life to the full
We will miss you so much
all our love
Jacqueline Henry and family
Our sincere condolences to John and Leah and extended family. May you have strength and courage during this difficult time. Catherine’s wonderful colourful personality would light up the room. We welcomed her home to Dublin on her regular visits when she would entertain us with her stories from Chicago, her travels and always update us on Leah and John and family.
She will be missed so much and by so many – our thoughts are with you all – Uncle Peter and Clare Jen and Robert 💔
Condolences to John, Leah and all Catherine’s family in the US and Ireland. Catherine was a very special person who brought fun and friendship to everyone she met. We have such fond memories of our childhood together (and later as housemates in London). Rest in Peace. Tommy and Irene May (Ireland).
John and Leah, you were her sun and her stars. She was a force of nature who lit up every room. Privileged to call her my oldest friend, a bubbling well of love and laughter, I will remember her radiance and joy forever. May her phenomenal strength and bravery be yours now in these difficult days. x
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Harding and Hickey families.
I am so sorry to hear about Catherine.
I haven’t seen Catherine in some time, but I will always remember her as always being in a great mood, funny, so chatty, kind hearted and had time for everyone.
My heart goes out to all of Catherine’s loved ones.
Karl & Nicola McIntyre
(Wicklow, Ireland)
Thinking of the Hickey and Hardin families at this very sad time. So very sorry for your loss 💔 RIP Catherine xxx
So sorry for your loss of beautiful Catherine
Thinking of you all
John Leah Kay Percy Lisa John Stephen and Raymond
I loved her so much
She was a very special niece
Oh beautiful Catherine. You will always shine so very bright in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew you. Our thoughts are with your family, that they can find their path and keep you close with them. Sending our love and care to you all, Ruth, Andy, Fionn, and Reiltin Kavanagh (Keogh-McIntyre)
No words can describe the loss you must feel, Catherine was the most wonderful force of nature, a light in the lives of all who knew her. Her energy and enthusiasm are always how I will remember her. Sending you all so much love, hugs and strength to get through the days ahead.
Anne, Jason and family
John, Leah and The Hickey Family, sincere condolences on the passing of dear Cathrine.
We have lovely memories of the times spent with her on holidays and her regular visits to Killians Ave.
May She Rest in peace.
To John, Leah, Percy, Kay & Lisa.John, Stephen & Raymond. My heartfelt sympathies to you all on the loss of beautiful Catherine. She was an absolute ray of sunshine who lit up the room wherever she went.
May her smile shine brightly up above forever.R.I.P.❤️
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to John, Leah, Kay, Percy, Lisa, John, Stephen, Raymond, and your extended families, at the passing of your beloved Catherine. She will forever be in our memories as a bright, beautiful and spirited woman.
(Cousin) Caroline and family
Condolences to John, Leah and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. May Catherine rest in peace. Chris, Helen, Rachael & Christopher
Deepest condolences to all the Hardin and Hickey families during this most difficult time. We have wonderful memories of Catherine and loved her many visits to Mountdown Road on her trips home. Always filled with joy, happiness and amazing stories. She would light up any room. May she rest in peace.
Condolences to John,Leah,and Kay,Percy, and all Hickey family and Hardin family,on the passing of your beloved Catherine, she will be sadly missed by all,may she rest in peace ,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Catherine. My heart goes out to John Hardin, Lea, Mike and Pat and all the Hardin family and Catherine’s family in Ireland. She was a beautiful person and will be missed by everyone that knew her. God Bless, peace be with her.
John and Leah, we are all so sad that Catherine has passed. We are sending you all our love. She was so warm and friendly with a beautiful smile. She would lean-in with a cheeky grin and a funny story. She was a great listener who remembered everything. She was so kind in word and deed. She was pure class and we will miss her.
My dearest John and Leah, my deepest condolences to you both on the loss of your beautiful Catherine. We had so many wonderful times together, such laughter, and she always spoke of you both with the biggest smile on her face. She has given me the most beautiful memories to carry in my heart for the rest of my life. My thoughts and my prayers are with you both at this very sad time.
Celine xx
Our hearts are broken for your loss John, Leah, Kay, Percy, Lisa, John, Stephen and Raymond. Catherine meant so much to us. She had a special place in our family and in our home, 80 St James’s, and she was adored by our Mam and Dad, Phyllis and Paddy. She brought so much joy, laughter and light into our home and into our lives. There was always singing and dancing and fun. She laughed with us and cried with us and we are forever indebted to her kindness when she rushed home to be with us when we lost our Mam and Dad. She has left an indelible mark on our hearts and we will love her and miss her forever.
Sending all of our love to you and our deepest sympathies at this saddest of times.
Deborah and Laura (Keogh) and our families, Kenny, Peter, Eve, Erin and Sean xxxxx
Sending our deepest Sympathy to John, Leah,Michael, Patrick and the Hardin family. To the Hickey family, Kay, Percy, Lisa, John, Stephen, Raymond and their families on the passing of our Beautiful Niece Catherine. Her Smile,her laughter,her kindness & most of all her great love for her family ! Thinking of you all at this sad time. Xxx
So sorry for your loss.Deepest sympathies to John,Leah,Kay and Percy and all the family during this difficult time.
John, I am so sorry to learn of this great loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Deepest sympathy, to percy kay john lisa Raymond,on the sad loss off Catherine, wonderfull neighbours and freinds ,,may Catherine e rest Inn peace ,peace and love to all of the hickey family ,, god bless ,,frankie white and family
Our deepest condolences to John and Leah, to Patrick and Michael, to Percy and Kay and the whole Hickey family. At this devastating time, we remember Catherine’s laughter and being the ‘cool’ auntie. She will be sadly missed by everyone blessed to know her.
Stephen, Jennie, Boone and Sway Power
Dear John, Leah, and the extended Hickey, Hardin , Keogh family,
I am so heartbroken for you on the loss of beautiful Catherine .
Catherine was special and one in a million. The most fun , vibrant , unique girl, who had a joyous impact on those who were lucky enough to know her .
Her friendship was precious and I feel so privileged to have had her in my life .
Sending love, support and deepest sympathy at this time .
Forever in our hearts ,
Siobhán, Dara, Hannah, Aran and Ryan xx
Dear John, Leah and all the Hardin and Hickey families,
I’m so sorry and heartbroken about Catherine. I have such wonderful and happy memories of beautiful Catherine. She was always great fun, a genuine, down to earth friend from our very early school days and into adult life.
“I wish I had just one more chance to see that tender smile
To laugh with you again my friend just for a little while”
Love from Karen Boyle (O’Melia)xxxx❤️
John, Leah and the Hardin/Hickey familes we are so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of my cousin Catherine from childhood holidays to all the great times we had. She was very caring, great fun and always great company. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Love from Michael and Laura May
Sincere condolences to John and Leah, extended family, Kay, Percy and all the Hickeys and Keogh family too.
I remember Catherine as a real bundle of energy and great fun when we were all growing up in Greenhills and at our dear cousins‘ Deborah and Laura‘s house.
I’m so sad for your loss.
Condolences to John, Leah and to all of Catherine’s family in the US and Ireland. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Sending all of our love to you and our deepest sympathies at this saddest of times.
May Catherine rest in peace.
Peter and Patricia May
Dear John, Leah, Percy, Kay, Lisa, John, Stephen and Raymond
Am devastated for you all. It was a terrible shock to hear this dreadful news. I have such fond memories of my dear cousin, especially from when we were growing up in Ireland and then in London. She was the life and soul of everywhere she turned up.
Will always remember Catherine with great fondness.
Rest in peace dear Catherine
Eric McIntyre
Catherine was a beautiful soul, the funniest person to be around and lit up every room. I am beyond sad to be writing this. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Sending love and light to John and Leah, family, friends, and to everyone that loved her.
Love always, Jen Keogh xo
I have great childhood memories of Catherine when I would see her with my cousins Deborah and Laura. I’m so sad to hear to hear this news. Our very best wishes to her family. Love from Jenny Nealon and family – Colin, Seán and Ellie x
I hadn’t seen Catherine since maybe the 1970’s or 1980’s but I always remember her as always smiling and being very warm and friendly.
Deepest sympathies to all Catherine’s family and friends .
Stephen Nealon
Sincere condolences to John, Leah and all of the Hickey and Keogh families and to Catherine’s friends. So sorry for your sad loss. I have very fond childhood memories of Catherine at 80 St James’s Road alongside Deborah and Laura – she was such a character, always making us laugh, a born entertainer – she could light up a room with her smile and her laugh. May she rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to John and Leah, Patrick and Michael, to Percy and Kay and all of the Hickey family. At this incredibly sad time, we remember Catherine’s laughter and infectious personality. I loved when she would visit my parents house on her trips home. Told the most amazing story. She will be sadly missed by everyone lucky enough to know her.
Tom, Mel, Oscar & Harper Muldowney.
Sending our deepest condolences and greatest amount of love to her family. It was a privilege to know the lovely and vibrant Catherine. Her humor and personality instantly lit up a room—she was a joy to be around. Living across the street from the Hardin’s was a blessing, enjoying the love, laughter, and dancing with each late night wine visit. She will be dearly, dearly missed.
RIP Catherine. Fly fly little one your endless journey has begun. In the arms of the angels fly away,lord wrap your arms around this very special lady my niece ! Betty Mcginn nee (Hickey)
We never met our cousin in life but we send our thoughts prayers to John Leah, Percy Kay,family’s .
Lorraine, Maria, Jimmy, Susan, Katherine, Michael, Tony, Thomas. Lots love Betty The Mcginn Clan🇮🇪💔🇮🇪England…..xxxxxxxxxxX
I am so devastated for you Leah and John, her wide-reaching family and all who loved Catherine.
Catherine, you are so missed which just shows how well you lived life.
Thank you for everything xx
Time – by Michael McEvoy
What is time, we just don’t know
When it goes by where does it go
With no beginning and no end
We still don’t have enough to spend.
And though it’s everywhere around
Sometimes it simply can’t be found
To see it’s face upon a clock
Can often give you quite a shock.
It can go by just so fast
You never notice it’s gone past
There’s lots more time where it comes from
But when you need it, it’s just gone.
It can push you to your very best
Then make you feel there’s just no rest
Always there in days gone by
To make you laugh or make you cry.
Look around and you will see
How time has changed what used to be
It’s time for this and time for that
Look how it’s worn the welcome mat.
So is it good or is it bad?
It depends upon the times you had
Without it nothing can exist
Just think of all we would have missed.