Catherine J. Owen

Catherine J. Owen, age 60, of Quincy, died on Monday, August 31, 2020 in her home. She was born on June 5, 1960 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Glen and Josephine (Hudnut) Walton. She married Jeffrey Owen on July 21, 1989. He survives.

Cathy was the kitchen manager at Rooney Elementary School in Quincy for a year. Previously she was the assistant dietarian and purchasing manager for North Adams Home in Mendon for nearly 40 years.

Cathy enjoyed baking and cooking, reading romance novels, and listening to classic rock. She enjoyed traveling, especially to exotic places. Her favorite time was the time spent with family, her children, and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: Jessica (Todd) Zanger; Cory Owen and Taylor Owen all of Quincy.
GRANDCHILDREN: Brennan, Carter, Kyra, Madelyn and Piper all of Quincy.
SIBLINGS: Richard Walton, Robert Walton both of Quincy, and Teresa (Chuck) Burton of Layton, Utah.
FATHER and MOTHER-IN-LAW: David Roy and Gloria Owen of Liberty, IL
BROTHER and SISTER-IN-LAW: Michael and Sue Owen of Bowen, IL.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Private funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hope Lodge of St. Louis.

9 Comments

  1. Tammy Sheehan on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    So sorry to hear this. What a sweet person. Worked with her at NAH for many years. She always had a smile on her face. Prayers to family.

  2. Kristine Orr-Thielen on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I am very sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. I worked with her at North Adams for several years. She was always a pleasant and fun person to be around. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

  3. Carleen Orr on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing.ee worked well together at NAH. The one thing I am sure of is that she loved them grand babies. She will be deeply missed.

  4. Toni O'Donnell Deming on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathy goes out to your family I knew her as “Aunt Cathy” and she was such a kind person to me the good Lord definitely gained an angel

  5. Gary D Ruble on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers to your family.

    Carol and Doug Ruble

  6. Richard Spalding on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I am deeply sorry for your loss.

  7. Donna OBrien Moller on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    So sorry to hear this news.

  8. Teresa Woodworth VanMeter on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I’m SO SAD to hear of Cathys passing! Such a Sweetheart! I seen her a few years back and we had a nice shirt visit. Prayers for you All!

  9. Roma L Lee on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I am so sorry to hear this. Cathy was an amazing, sweet, and kind person. Praying for her family.

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