Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
May 12, 1941 - Oct 27, 2021 (Age 80)
My sincere sympathy to all of you, I will always treasure the memories of teaching Sunday School with Cathy for many years sharing the leadership duties with her learning so much from her year to year. At the age of 92 I will not be able to be with you in person but will watch the funeral on my phone. I look forward to being with her in eternity.
Doris Reda
November 02, 2021 | Frankenmuth, MI | Friend
I had the honor of teaching with Cathy at St. Lorenz for nine years. Cathy owned the treasure chest of dress up costumes that were relied upon as we wrote scripts for student/Faculty basketball halftime shows. Such a good sport and great way to showcase her wonderful sense of humor. Her love for the Lord was contagious!
She is resting in peace
Kathy Munger
October 30, 2021 | Rockford, MI | Friend
Miss Nightlinger was my first grade teacher many years ago. She gave me a wonderful start. I went on to get a Ph.D. in Engineering and have had a wonderful career. I am so appreciative of her passion for teaching, her faith and helping me to grow in my faith and academics in those early years.
Dawn Krafft Hawkins
October 30, 2021 | HUNTSVILLE | Student
My the peace if God be with all the family and friends during this time of grief. Ms. Nightlinger was my second grade teacher and was one of my favorites while attending St. Lorenz. She had the patience and kindness that inspired me to become a teacher. My she rest in peace wrapped in the Lord's love.
Amy Hargash-Sanchez
October 30, 2021 | Birch Run, MI | Student
To the family and loved ones of Cathy:
As I recall Miss Nightlinger as a first grade teacher at St. Lorenz, she was committed to her students, fellow staff members, loved the Lord and was supportive of the church, school and the kids far beyond her retirement. Also loved her Concordia College Seward, Nebraska! There is comfort knowing Cathy is now with Jesus in her eternal home.
Ruthie Elbers
October 29, 2021 | Frankenmuth, MI | Student
My sympathies to her family. Miss Kathy was my first grade teacher at St. Lorenz many, many years ago. I am saddened to hear of her passing.
Karen Hoppe
October 28, 2021 | Sterlington, LA | Teacher
So many great memories through the years. Know you are smiling and laughing with Uncle Barney and Aunt Lucille in Heaven !
Susie & Bill Moser
October 28, 2021 | Coloma, MI | Family
Never forgot family activities we have done from hunting up at the cabin to all the reunions. I will never forget you.
Jack Knuth
October 28, 2021 | Sun City West, AZ | Family
What a blessing to know that my dear friend and former co-teacher at St. Lorenz is in the arms of our Heavenly Father in heaven.
Mary E. Kuske
October 28, 2021 | Frankenmuth, MI | Coworker
Cathy Jo Nightlinger
Frankenmuth, MI
Went home with her Lord Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Covenant Medical Center Cooper; age 80 years. Cathy was the daughter of the late Faye Eugene Nightlinger and Lucille Ruth Knuth. She was born May 12, 1941 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Cathy grew up in Berrien Springs, Mi on a fruit farm. She obtained her teaching degree at Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska. Her teaching degree first took her to Clinton, Iowa and then to St. Lorenz Lutheran School in Frankenmuth, MI where she was employed for 33 years, except for about 2 years when she moved to Illisheim, Germany where she taught at the U.S. Military base.
Cathy was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. After her retirement, she volunteered at the St. Lorenz Lutheran School library and did various other volunteer work. She enjoyed traveling, and outdoor activities. Her traveling included Israel, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, and extensive travel in the United States.
Cathy is survived by cousins and many close friends who will miss her.
Funeral Service will take place on Monday, November 1, 2021, 4:00 p.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan. The service will be livestreamed at stlorenz.org/stream. Visitation will take place at the church on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Lutheran School or the St. Lorenz Foundation.
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