Catherine Falasca nee Garner, 81, of Lowell, IN formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away November 29, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Nelson Falasca. Loving mother of Susan (Edward) Escalante, Kimberly (Everett) Buckner and Sherrie (Allan) Yankee. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Catherine was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Visitation Sunday December 2, 2012 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Visitation also Monday December 3, 2012 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral 11:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 667 W 8th St. Chicago Heights, IL. Interment Calvary Cemetery - Steger, IL. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com