Obituaries
Anselma T. “Kathy” Caughey, age 86, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. on Saturday, February 20, 2021.
Kathy was born on June 18, 1934, daughter of John and Teresa (Haverkamp) Kathman in Muenster, TX. She married John Caughey on December 26, 1957 at Sacred Heart Church in Muenster, TX. They enjoyed 15 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1973. Kathy’s son John Caughey Jr. also preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son Michael (Jenny) Caughey of Peoria; three daughters, Beth (Rodney) Mabeus of Williston, N.D., Patty Caughey (Scott Stevens) of Peoria and Harriet Caughey of East Peoria; ten grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren.
Kathy’s many hobbies included crocheting, embroidering, sewing, and helping people around her. She was a member of St. Mark’s where she had total unwavering faith to the very end. Kathy graduated in 1955 and worked at St. Francis Hospital as an Registered Nurse then later worked at Lutheran Social Services.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10.30 AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at St. Mark’s in Peoria. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 prior to mass. Msgr Brian Brownsey will officiate. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials can be made to Farmington Country Manor Nursing Home in Farmington, IL. and/or St. Mark’s Parish in Peoria, IL.
Previous Events
Visitation
24
Feb
1113 W Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
Funeral Mass
24
Feb
1113 W Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
Cemetery Details
Location
914 S Pleasant
Peoria, IL 61604
