Catherine M. Bajer

Catherine Mary Bajer, age 84, of West, formerly of Abbott, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, February 12, 2014 at her residence. A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Saturday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel by Janice Kaluza, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 3:00 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fatima Cemetery near Abbott. Catherine was born August 14, 1929 in Hill County, the daughter of Charlie M. and Jessie (Machac) Flaherty. She was a 1947 graduate of Bynum High School. On November 4, 1950 she was united in marriage to Frank J. Bajer Jr in Hillsboro. Frank preceded her in death on January 22, 1998. Catherine was a seamstress Malouf in Hillsboro for over 18 years before retiring in 1991. She also worked for Lorch Manufacturing in West and Lousa Rouge, where she made cheerleader uniforms. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West and formerly of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, and canning. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Catherine is also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Marilyn Bajer; a brother, Alphonse Flaherty; a sister, Angeline Flaherty; and a special friend, Alfons Mikuda. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Kaluza and husband Ronnie of West; three sons, Frank J. Bajer III of Mart, Larry Bajer of Abbott, and David Bajer and wife Cathy of Robinson; a brother, Charlie Flaherty Jr.; sisters, Elizabeth Kunkel and Willie Mae Uptmor; grandchildren, Frank Bajer IV and wife Brenda, Shane Kaluza, Adam Bajer, Brian Kaluza, Amy Windham and friend Michael, Crystal Mire and husband Scotty, Jamie Neal and husband Allen, Brandi Green and husband Lee, Kelly Deramee and husband Chris, and Jessica Bajer and friend Joey; great grandchildren, Spencer, Zachary and Caitlyn; great great granddaughters, Jazette and Zoe; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers are Frank Bajer IV, Shane Kaluza, Brian Kaluza, Adam Bajer, Allen Neal and Chris Deramee. Honorary pallbearers are all grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.