Cathy Boehm

Danville; Cathy Boehm left this world on Friday, February 26, 2016 while at her home in Danville, IL. Born March 12, 1954 in Danville, IL. where she attended St Patrick Grade School, East Park Junior High School, Danville High School, and Danville Area Community College, where she received her Associate degree in accounting Cathy was married to her loving husband, Curtis Mark Boehm on June 8, 1974 at St. Patrick's Church in Danville who survives. They were happily married for 41 years. Also surviving are her son, Alex James Boehm of Golden Colorado, who she loved dearly, and her adoring sister, Sue Hicks; 1 nephew, Darrell Anderson and his partner, Julie Cunningham; one niece, Nikki Anderson and her daughters, Paige Marie Hufford , Haleigh Lynn Hufford, and Victoria Rose Hooks; Brother-in-law, Terry (Candace) Boehm, and their daughter heather Sellett and son Jason Boehm. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, James & Betty Uht. She worked in the budget office at Illinois State University for several years, and later worked at Cannon and Cochran Insurance where she helped manage a self funded insurance program for municipal housing authorities. She retired in 1996. Cathy and Curt traveled extensively through the years starting with their honeymoon in Florida. Some of their more memorable vacations were while Alex was young, to King's Island and Cedar Point Amusement Park, Disney World, out west to the Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, the Rockies, Yosemite, the Redwood Forest, San Francisco, and east to the coast of Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ashville, Charleston and Savanna. Many of these vacations were taken with her best friend, Kate Jones, and her family, Charlie, Adam, & Lauren. Cathy and Curt traveled to Europe with their close friend Janet Thorlton in 2013, where they visited Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. While in Switzerland, they had a chance to connect with old college friends from Illinois. Also memorable were several return trips to New Orleans and Florida. One of Cathy's favorite pastimes was gardening. Her yard was filled with beautiful floral displays every year. While Curt was attending Illinois State University in Normal, IL in the 1970's, Cathy took time out of her busy work schedule to take a few courses in horticulture and photography. She also enjoyed trying new recipes and always prepared wonderful meals for her family and friends. Music was also a big part of Cathy's life, taking Piano and Guitar lessons in her youth and playing guitar for St. Patrick's Church Folk Mass early in life. Music was enjoyed every day in her home. Cathy also loved dogs, but especially her beloved Weimaraner, Charlie. She and Curt had many wonderful friends over the years. From their early days of growing up in Danville and attending Danville High School together to their time in Normal, they amassed a large fun-loving group of friends. Always welcoming to everyone, she loved entertaining in her beautiful home that they built in 1991. She especially enjoyed many fun-filled evenings spent with friends on the deck by the pool or in their basement where seemingly endless moments of laughter occurred, and oh what a laugh she had. A celebration of Cathy's life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 5th 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Father Greg Nelson will officiate services. Visitation of family and friends will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday prior to services. Memorials may be made in Cathy's name to the Danville Humane Society or the Danville Area Community College Horticulture Department. Please join Cathy's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of her life on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation Mar 5, 2016 Saturday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Service Mar 5, 2016 Saturday, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834

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