Catherine A. Richards, nee Schwieder, 87, of O'Fallon, IL, born October 26, 1920 in St. Louis, MO, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at Clinton Manor in New Baden, IL.

Mrs. Richards was as a retired Real Estate Agent. She attended St. Clare Catholic Church in O'Fallon, IL and the Belleville Board of Realtors.

Preceded in death by her Husband - John T. Richards
Parents - Edward & Mary Ellen nee Mahoney Schwieder
Sister - Edna Schwieder

Survived by her Son - Thomas E. (Gerri) Richards Sr. of O'Fallon, IL
Sister - Sister Anna Marie Schwieder, OSF of Belleville, IL
Grandchildren -
Thomas Jr.
Deidre
Wade
Shannon
Kerri
Great Grandchildren -
Jacob
Brittany
Alexis
Nicholas
Kayla
Dylan
Bailey
Katelyn
Madison
Jackson
Mason
Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law

Memorials: Memorial may be made to donors choice

Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL

Funeral: Funeral service 11:45 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Kurrus Funeral Home with Fr. Voss officiating. Burial will be a Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.