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Published September 20, 2012, 12:00 AM

CATHERINE COULTER (MCKILLOP) ABERNETHY

Catherine Coulter (McKillop) Abernethy, 91, of Duluth passed away on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness.

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Catherine Coulter (McKillop) Abernethy, 91, of Duluth passed away on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness.

A Denfeld High School graduate, Catherine was a homemaker and also worked at Snyder Drug and Litton Avionics. She also enjoyed doing volunteer work at St. Luke's Hospital and the food shelf.

Catherine found great pleasure spending time at the cabin with her family and friends, playing cards and doing crossword puzzles, and serving guests who visited. Her quick wit and sweet personality always made you feel welcome.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, William; parents, Margaret "Daisy" and Thomas McKillop; brothers Thomas and Hugh McKillop; and sister Margaret DeGrio.

Catherine is survived by her sons William (Joan), Larry (Suzette); daughter Colleen; grandchildren Jinell Abernethy, Todd (Stephanie) Abernethy, Amy (Jeffrey) Marolt, Carie (William) Kenney, Craig (Teresa) Abernethy, and Alex Abernethy; 11 great grandchildren; brother John "Jack" McKillop; and several nieces and nephews.

If so desired, memorials may be directed to donor's choice.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday Sept. 22, with a visitation one hour prior in the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Ave, 624-5200.

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Alex B.
Riverview, FL     09/21/2012 8:49 PM

Bill, our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. We know it's tough right now, but we're sure she had a wonderful and fulfilled life with a family like yours. Al & Yvonne Birchland Riverview, Fl

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Jeanne H.
Minneapolis, MN     09/21/2012 7:31 PM

Dear family of Catherine McKillop, Today I read about Catherines passing. I am so sorry for your loss of this fun and wonderful lady. My name is Connie -McLeod -Haller. We were on the same page of the Denfeld 1940 yearbook and when ever my girls looked me up in that old yearbook, they would always point to Catherine and say "tell us about this pretty girl." Because of our last names, we were always in homeroom together and sat nearby eachother. She was always fun to be around and I have thought about her over the years. Seeing her photo brings back many old memories. Sincerely, Connie McLeod Haller Duluth

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k d.
Duluth, MN     09/20/2012 9:53 AM

Dear Colleen, How very, very difficult to lose both your parents in such a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. The picture of your beautiful mother looks just like you. How blessed you were to have her this long. But know that she lives forever. All you have to do is look into the beautiful eyes of your son to see it. Sincerely, Katie Dwan

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