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Catherine McNamara Obituary
Catherine Elizabeth McNamara, age 45, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, due to injuries sustained from an auto accident earlier in the week. She was born on March 8, 1971, in Ishpeming, Michigan daughter to James and Doris (Mattson) McNamara. Cathy graduated from Escanaba High School in 1989. She then attended and graduated from Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, Michigan in 1993 with an Associate degree.
Cathy enjoyed art, music, dancing, and helping others. She lit up every room she walked into. She absolutely loved to laugh and her laugh was infectious. If you were lucky enough to be Cathy's friend, you had a friend for life. Not only was she a wonderful mother to her own children, she made it her life's work to help other children too. She cared for and worked with children with special needs, through Caravel Autism Help.
Cathy will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched.
She is survived by her mother, Doris McNamara; daughter, Samantha Yohr; sons, Garrett Yohr (father, Randall Yohr) and Ethan Breitenbach (father, Brian Beitenbach); siblings, Audrey Hermanson, Diane (Frank) Hartnett, Jeff McNamara, David McNamara, Pamela (Patrick) Foland, Michael (Melissa) McNamara, Steven McNamara, Brian (Mandy) McNamara, and Robert McNamara; nieces and nephews, Nathan and Jordan Hermanson, Frankie Jr. Hartnett, David Jr., Sheena, and Dillion (Cindy Kneevers McNamara) McNamara, Joshua and Kaitlan Foland, Megan, Morgan, and Moira McNamara, Brandon and Kaiti McNamara, Alex and Grace McNamara. Cathy is further survived by her aunt and uncle, Brian and Debbie McNamara; many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Cathy is preceded in death by her father, James; and sister, Cheryl.
The Mass of Christian Burial with be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, (614 S. Bridge St.) Manawa, with Rev. Xavier Santiago officiating. Family and friends are welcome to visit at Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home, (176 N. Bridge St.) Manawa, on Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again directly at the church Tuesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery, Town of Little Wolf.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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Our family (the Foland's) visiting Cathy at her home in Manawa, WI.
Patrick Foland
August 25, 2016
Loved and admired by all that knew you. We that did so, will never forget you. The brightness in your eyes, your energy, your kindness, & the warmth of your smile. It was an honor and joy to know you. So proud I will always be, to call you Sister-In-Law. Dear Cathy, you were and will always remain in our hearts, and we miss you so already.
The Foland's visit Cathy.
Patrick Foland
August 25, 2016
Loved and admired by all that knew you. We that did so, will never forget you. The brightness in your eyes, your energy, your kindness, & the warmth of your smile. It was an honor and joy to know you. So proud I will always be, to call you Sister-In-Law. Dear Cathy, you were and will always remain in our hearts, and we miss you so already.
Darla Libassi
August 23, 2016
I was blessed to have Cathy as both co-worker and friend. Her selflessness and compassion were inspirational. Her love of life, her family, and her friends knew no boundaries. May her light shine on in the hearts of those who loved her. My heartfelt sympathies are extended to Cathy's family, the children and families on the autism spectrum whom she served with selfless love, her coworkers and friends; but most of all to her children who are having to face such a difficult challenge at such a young age. Weeping endures for a night, but joy DOES come in the morning. Until then, may God's peace that surpasses understanding continue to guard your heart and mind. Love surrounds you.
For Cathy
Shannon Ayotte
August 23, 2016
Jennifer Spriks
August 23, 2016
I was a classmate of Cathy's at Holy Name School and Escanaba High School. My thoughts and prayers are with the McNamara family and Cathy's children. She will be missed! May you find comfort she is at rest.
Jennifer (Mislinski) Spriks
August 22, 2016
Comfort to all the family and freinds of Cathy
Karen Ciske
August 21, 2016
I was so shock to see Cathy's picture when opening the paper today. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Cathy years ago at The Guardian in Appleton WI. She was a wonderful person.
camille raveesh
August 21, 2016
OUR DEEPEST SYMPHATY TO ALL OF OUR FAMILY.
WE CARE.
Tina Lorge
August 21, 2016
My sincere sympathies to the family. I was at the accident and have been thinking of them all week. Could someone please tell me how to donate to the memorial fund or donate to help the children? I didn't feel very helpful at the scene, however would like to try and do something to help now. God's blessings to all.
Shannon Ayotte
August 21, 2016
I remember Cathy coming over to see charlie coen in Hermansville while i was taking care of him, He was so happy to see her and so glad she remembered him, she has always been a good person, she was an angel to others as she is now in heaven, may God keep her whole family and all of her friends untill you all embrace again,
Maureen Neuman
August 20, 2016
Deepest sympathies. Cathy was a wonderful lady with the sweetest smile. We worked with the same client and she was so wonderful with him. I will so miss seeing her. Prayers for her children.
Randel Smith
August 20, 2016
To Rob and the entire McNamara family.
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you,
Love,
Randy and Michelle Smith
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