Westmont Woman Missing In Snowstorm Found Deceased, Police Say

WESTMONT, IL -- A Westmont woman who went missing in frigid temperatures last Wednesday was found deceased outdoors Friday, police say. Tracie Catino was found several blocks from her home in the first block of Williams, two days after she had left without access to a phone or a vehicle.

Catino's disappearance prompted a village-wide search as heavy snow and plunging temperatures hit the Westmont area after she was reported missing. Westmont police discovered Catino's body around 11:30 a.m. Friday.

In a statement, Westmont Police Chief Jim Gunther said, "Our thoughts and support go out to the family during this difficult time.” Gunther also thanked the Westmont community for their concern and assistance in the attempt to locate Catino.

Catino's family said in her obituary that she loved dogs and enjoyed spending "every waking moment" with her grandsons.

Several Westmont residents responded to the police department's announcement of Catino's death, remembering her as being "always full of joy" and "such a sweet woman."

Police say there is no foul play suspected in Catino's death, but that the incident is still under investigation.

Image via Westmont Police Department