It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Sister Cathy Heckla. Cathy was the Office Manager of the Local for decades, and she RAN the office, ensuring that everything was always done, and done well. She made sure that everyone was truly well taken care of, from the Business Agents and office staff to every member. She was everyone’s go-to at the office and treated everyone like family. Cathy was so incredibly proud to be a 710 member and dedicated her life to this Local. She will be deeply missed by everyone who had the absolute pleasure of working alongside her, and the entire staff of Local 710 sends our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Cathy and her family.

Obituary

Catherine T. Heckla, nee Shaughnessy, 71; cherished daughter of Leonard and Mary (nee O’Grady) Shaughnessy; loving sister of Karen (William) McCaw, Colleen (Dennis) Lenihan, Leonard (Cynthia) Shaughnessy, Michael (Susan) Shaughnessy, and the late Maureen O’Brien; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Proud 40 year member of Teamsters Local 710. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 10621 S. Kedvale Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. 

Services

Visitation

Friday, May 29, 2026
3:00PM – 8:00PM

Curley Funeral Home
6116 W. 111th Street
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Mass

Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:30AM

St. Catherine of Alexandria Church
10621 S. Kedvale Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453