Catherine Holmes

Catherine Holmes, age 89, of Sherman, formerly of Williamsville, passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023 at Villa Health Care West in Sherman, Illinois.

She was born on March 30, 1934 in Stafford, England, the daughter of John and Ivy Wilson.

Catherine married Harry Holmes on August 23,1952 in St. Luke’s West Derby in Liverpool, England.  He preceded her in death in 2016.

Mourning her passing are one son, Glen (wife Nancy) Holmes of Williamsville; one daughter, Dawn Holmes (companion Jack Albert) of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Brian (wife Kelsie) Holmes of Williamsville and Dr. Lisa (husband Steven Zittergruen) of Decorah, IA; four great-grandchildren, Brody and Eleanor Holmes, Soren anbd Vera Zittergruen; sisters, June Dunning and Jacquie Gardner; and several nieces and nephews.

She is also preceded in death by a sister, Dawn and a brother, Paul.

Catherine attended the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman, Illinois.

She loved to garden and enjoyed collecting glassware.

Visitation for Catherine will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 9:00 until time of funeral services at 10:00 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.  Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery at 11:00 AM in Springfield, Illinois.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Williamsville Library and Museum.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.