Kathleen T. Purtell “Kitty”

Born to life January 12, 1910. Born to Eternal Life February 5, 2011. Age 101. Beloved aunt of Winnie Huebsch, Julie (Jaques) Picard, Daniel Huebsch, Thomas (Marcie) Purtell, James Purtell, Richard (Sherrie) Purtell, Mary (Sarge) Whalen, William (Bonnie) Purtell, Patrick (Sherie) Purtell, Margaret (Tom) Galow, Kevin (Brenda) Purtell, Kate Miller, Colleen (Dave) Miller and Ann (James) Harkens. Further survived by 20 great-nieces and nephews and 7 great-great-nieces and nephews.Visitation at MILWAUKEE CATHOLIC HOME, ST. ANNE'S CHAPEL, 2462 N. Prospect Ave., Thursday, February 10, 9:00-10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM. Private burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Milwaukee Catholic Home.Kitty was a graduate of Milwaukee Downer College and also attended Mount Mary College. She was chief dietician for Deaconess Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital in Milwaukee prior to her retirement. She was a founding member of the Marian Club and the LaLumiere League and was very active in her church. As "matriarch" of her large Irish family she was our guiding light and inspiration, through powerful prayer and devotion to Our Lord.