Catherine J. Borst

Catherine J. Borst, nee LaRocca, age 102, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Borst Sr. Loving mother of the late Robert C. (Patricia) Borst Jr., late Timothy (Victoria) Borst, Catherine (Bruce) Delbovo, and Mitchell (Tina) Borst. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Dr. Vincent (late Anne) LaRocca and the late Lucas (late Rosemary) LaRocca. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Josephine LaRocca.

Visitation Monday, February 9, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane Dyer, IN. Private interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery—Alsip, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) 

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