I m sad to hear of Katie's passing. My dearest sympathy to family and friends. Fond memories of Katie at westside retirement home. She loved bingo, crafts parties. She was fun to have known with her stories and beautiful smile. In prayer Susie Mcclain

Katie always had a beautiful smile and a hearty laugh waiting for everyone she met. My prayers and condolences go out to your family.

My sincere condolences to Katie's family on your loss. I will always remember her warmth, her smile, and her hearty laugh. She was a good friend to my mom, Mollie Brodnik Postotnik, and she and Nula were two of Mom's bridesmaids in 1957. May she rest in peace. I know her generous spirit and love will live on in all of you. Dan Postotnik

I remember Katie as the sweetest, kindest person ever. I met her at Real Silk and she went with me to the dances that the Haughville Slickers performed at the Nash. She was always smiling and had a kind word for everyone.

I didn’t find out until this Sunday that Katie passed away or I would have been there to honor her memory at the funeral. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Love, Mary Barbarich and family

Grandma Dugar meant the world to myself and family. Grandma loved all of us grand kids as much as we loved her. This will never be easy and don’t know if I will ever be able to explain how much this woman affected me. From the time I was little to now and to the years to come. Loosing someone like grandma is one of the hardest things I have dealt with and don’t know when I will be okay. Grandma was a worry wart and always worried about everyone. Towards the end of her care I appreciate how much everyone stepped up to worry and help her like she did for all of us over the years. Grandma always gave me advice and to always do the right thing. I will never forget our talks or her love and will always give the same advice she gave me to Aubree. One thing I will never forget is when she told me to be a good nurse when I graduate. To have compassion and to never treat others badly. I really wanted grandma to see me graduate and really live my life how I’ve always wanted, but I know that I have the best angel looking down on me rooting for me from above and I hope to make you proud grandma. I love you, love your pride and joy.

Beautiful and authentic obituary of my Aunt Catherine. She was my godmother. She always had a kind word and was genuinely interested in the lives of her very large extended family. She was indeed the matriarch. We will miss her but take great solace knowing she is reunited with her loved ones who preceded her in death. May her gentle soul RIP...

My husband and I never knew Catherine but we knew her granddaughter Alexis. Alexis loved her grandmother very much and worried so much about her. We think highly of Alexis and we are sure her grandmother had a lot to do with the sweet, lovely, and caring person she is. Deepest Sympathies to the whole family on the loss of your mother and grandmother.

Catherine loved her family. She defended her brothers when they were young and word got out quickly not to mess with the Purichia’s or they would have to deal with her. Fortunately her brothers toughened up and were able to defend themselves and became accomplished athletes and coaches but she might’ve taught them to fight! Her best friend was her sister Nula they spoke every night on the phone. Once Nula became old enough she helped mom watch their brothers. She also spoke to grandma Purichia every night until she passed away. Nula and mom would plan family events and discuss family business. They worked to keep the family close together which became harder to do as kids grew up moved out and started families of their own. She Spent all day everyday with my father when he went in the nursing home and even though he was not alert knew she was there at his side. We always had pets at home with many litters of kittens that we had to find homes for. Mom Said the cats were Catholic so she would not get them fixed. She loved to watch football and basketball. If she ever missed a colts game or pacers game or Notre dame game she would ask the first person she saw if they knew who won the game and what the score was. She had many friends that she kept in touch with all her life and continued to make more as the years went on. She said one could never have too many friends. She always felt her brother Bill’s death was her fault since she encouraged him to go to college and play football and his death was the result of an injury from football. She was brought up by strict parents and still kept the old world values alive throughout her life. She was fortunate to meet some of our Romanian relatives when we traveled to Toronto but she would’ve loved to visit the old country.She lived to 90 and not all of us will be that fortunate but she was happy and pleased and had a full life.

My Sister Catherine,

My first thought and memory of you, is how you took care of us, this role came natural to you and I'm so thankful for that.

Our big sister became a protector of 7 boys PA,Mike,Bill,Carol,Nick,Joe & Steve and EVERYONE knew it!

You were also a caring sister and friend to Nula and that is a wonderful gift.

You will always be remembered and loved.

Love Brother Mike

My mother was the Matriarch of the Purichia family. She loved all of her siblings as well as all of her neices and nephews and all of their children. Her wishes were for all of the family to stay close and keep in touch (though we all have busy lives). One of her thoughts and what she wanted to pass along to her family when things got rough was "Stay tough...always remember you have Purichia blood".