Cathryn Anne Marak, 65, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m., at St. James Baptist Church in Hillsboro, with Pastor Joseph Liddell officiating.
Mrs. Marak was born on Nov. 11, 1960, to Roman and Dorothy (Peronto) Marak, in Palatine. She married Samuel Hairston Jr., on Jan. 8, 2009, at St. James Baptist Church in Hillsboro.
She enjoyed word searches and crossword puzzles, reading, writing letters and taking walks. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church in Hillsboro. She will be remembered as a loving neighbor and friend, who tried to make life easier for those around her. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother who will be deeply missed.
Mrs. Marak is survived by her two daughters, Christina “Tina” (Scott) Davis of Nokomis and Samantha (James) Smith of Glen Cove, NY; her brother, Roman W. Marak; and three grandchildren, Alexandria, Reina and Scottie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved husband.
Hough-Dean is assisting the family. Please visit www.houghdeanfh.com to share condolences with her family.
