Catherine Linda Tutko, 82, of Streator passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Arc at Streator.

  Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 12th at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.

  Visitation will be from 9-11 A.M. Thursday, September 12th at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator.

  Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

  She was born August 21, 1942 in Streator.  She is survived by a daughter, Cathy (Ron) Schmitt of Streator; a son, Jim (Ashley) Tutko of Streator; a granddaughter, Presley Tutko of Streator; a brother, John (Pat) Mushinsky of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a special friend and neighbor, Pat Byrd; her 3 grand dogs; nieces and nephews also survive.

  She was preceded in death by sisters, Sandra Svec, Verna Von Ruden and Barbara Blatner; and a brother, Michael Walzer.

  She was raised in Kewanee and attended Kewanee Schools and High School.

  She worked for Owens Illinois Glass Company for over 30 years until her retirement.

  She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.

  Through the years she enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, wallpapering and babysitting her grand dogs.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and had a special place in her heart for her granddaughter, Presley.  She will be dearly missed.

  Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

  Condolences may be left for the family at www.solontelford.com