Catherine L. Ranochak

Catherine Lucille Ranochak, 99, passed away peacefully, in her home in Eagle, Idaho (formerly from Shelbyville), on November 5, 2024.

Lucille was born April 26, 1925, in Colver, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clarence and Catherine (Beck) Rainey.  She was married to Edward Ranochak for nearly 70 years; he preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, John, Edward, Clarence Jr., Jim, and her sister Margaret.  Her sister Rita survives.

Lucille is survived by her six children Kathy Mogelson (Stu) of Minneapolis, MN, Jim (Patte) of Ft. Wayne, IN, David (Connie and Shelly) of Cincinnati, OH, Patty Ann Beckler (Gerald) of Erie, CO, Kevin (Shirley) of Shelbyville, and Chris Nartker (Tom) of Eagle, ID.

She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren (Melissa, Andrew, Robyn, Aaron, Matthew, Julie, Michael, Jennifer, Jonathan, Katie and Scott.  She had 13 greatgrandchildren.

Lucille graduated from Mercy Hospital Nursing School, Johnston, PA in 1946.  She worked as a RN until the early 1960s when she became a bookkeeper at the Shelby National Bank, where she stayed until she retired in 1983.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilt making.  She was an avid reader, and did the crossword in the newspaper daily until her vision faded.  She loved playing bridge with her friends, and taking girl trips.

She was a member of D of I, a devout member of St. Joseph Catholic church, participated regularly in the "prayer line".  She was a devoted, loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

A mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic church on November 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.  Graveside services will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, followed by reception held at the K of C Hall (413 E. South Street, Shelbyville).

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, and the SPCA, in lieu of flowers.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Catherine's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.