Katherine M. Barron nee Leslie, age 85, late of Calumet City. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of James, Linda (Raymond) Merkys, Daniel (Maureen O'Malley) and Thomas (Susan Lee) Barron. Proud grandma of Kathleen, Shannon, John, Michael and Grace. Kind friend of many. Visitation Thursday, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from THORNRIDGE FUNERAL HOME (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton/ South Holland to St. Jude the Apostle Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.