Cathryn L. Fleming

Cathryn Lucille Fleming, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born November 15, 1943, Cathy was the daughter of Louis and Margaret (Cornale) Campo. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1961. On September 24, 1966, Cathy married James Fleming at the Assumption Catholic Church. They resided in Coal City their entire lives and were blessed with two daughters.

Cathy was a devoted wife and mother whose generosity extended to her entire group of relatives. She was gifted with many creative talents. She loved to travel and take trips with her family, and especially enjoyed visiting historical sites in the USA. As an expert seamstress, she created everything from Halloween costumes to formal dresses. She was a profoundly skilled pianist, often entertaining everyone at family events, and she also studied the harp.

Cathy had a flair for the artistic as well, ranging from decorating store windows for her sister, contributing entries in the Festival of Trees, crafting extraordinary ornaments, and creating school posters and art projects for any family member in need. She had a soft spot for schnauzers, and she loved to read about true crime, the civil war era, celebrity biographies, and the history of the Royal Family. She had a great sense of humor and always loved a good joke. Lastly, Cathy loved to make food and feed people. She was always ready to feed anyone that came into her house and made sure you left well fed.

Cathy is survived by two daughters, Dr. Christina Fleming (David Giesinger) of Johnsburg, IL, and Dr. Maria Fleming (Marc Filigenzi) of Oliver Springs, TN. Four grandchildren, Anthony, Sofia, and Luca Filigenzi, and Nicholas Giesinger; One sister, Cindy/Cyd (Steve) Notter of Wilmington, IL; One sister-in-law, Judy Campo of Coal City; and several nephews and a niece.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James Fleming; and one brother Louis Campo, Jr. The family would like to extend thanks to Cathy's caretakers over the years, and also to Lightways Hospice for their services in Cathy's final months.

Private service arrangements have been made with Ferrari Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com

Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City are entrusted with arrangements.