Name: Visitation for Cathleen J. Davis
Start: 2015-07-29T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-07-30T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

Cathleen J. Davis

Born: June 8, 1952

Died: July 23, 2015

Cathleen J. Davis (nee Oberlin), age 63. At rest Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Bolingbrook Adventist Hospital.

Born June 8, 1952, in Joliet, IL to Robert and June (nee Gardner) Oberlin. Chaney-Monge Public School Principal from 1993 until she retired in 2009. Prior to becoming Principal, she was a teacher at the school from 1976-1993.

Survived by her sons, Dave DeWar, Ryan (Tera) Davis, Jason Jordan and Jameson Jordan; grandchildren, James Jordan and Jace Jordan; siblings, Robert (Janet) Oberlin and Laura (Michael) Nowak; and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Lisa Oberlin.

Funeral Services for Cathleen J. Davis will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL. Cremation Rites will follow the service. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

For information: (815) 741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.

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Published by Herald-News on Jul. 28, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Cathleen Davis

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16 Entries

September 1, 2016

Sad to just realize Mrs. Davis Passing

Kelly Funk

July 31, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. My condolences to her family and loved ones. Cathy hired me at Chaney Monge and I really enjoyed working for her. She was an excellent principal and good to the students. She will be missed. I am sorry I missed the services I live out of state.

Tiffany Rambow Sebby

July 30, 2015

I am so sad to hear of Mrs. Davis' passing. She was my 4th grade teacher and one of my favorites. She had such a sarcastic way about her that made her cool and scary at the same time. She will definitely be missed and remembered by all who had the honor to know her and have her as a teacher. I am so sorry for her family's loss.

Kim Jensen

July 30, 2015

You will be sadly missed. :'(

Kim Jensen

July 30, 2015

My condolences go out to Ms. Davis' friends and family. She taught me at Monge years ago. I was good friends with her younger sister Lisa. We graduated from Monge together. She was a strong woman. She may have let our class get away with a little more because Lisa was in it! I always respected her and I am so sad that she is no longer with us. RIP Ms. Davis. You will always be in our hearts. You will never be forgotten nor will what you taught us. You have left a lasting memory on us all. Thank you for being a great teacher and a great person! Love always, Kim ( McNamara) Jensen xoxo

Tricia McPherson

July 30, 2015

Cathy
I met you about 9 years ago. You became my friend, someone who gave me advice and words of wisdom when I no longer had my Dad here to do that for me. You were such a sweet lady and I will always remember you. I was going through difficult times about 4 years back and you told me that you had a spare room for me, don't even call, just come on over. Your heart was of gold. May you rest in peace and fly with the angels my friend. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. She truly was a one of a kind person. I am honored to have known her.

Ralph and Gretchen Hane

July 29, 2015

We will always remember how much fun it was to be with Kate and most important, how she adored her two grandsons. We will all miss her.
Gretchen and Ralph Hane
(grandparents of James
and Jace, parents of Jessica)

July 28, 2015

Cathy Davis was a remarkable principal to work for. She was always very kind and supportive. She always had my back. I will miss her kind smile, and infectious laugh in the halls of Chaney-Monge School.
Lynn Wiersema
Substitute Teacher
Crest Hill, IL

Rocio Fazio

July 28, 2015

Ms Davis gave me the opportunity to work with wonderful students and staff at Chaney-Monge. I will always be grateful for this opportunity and extend my condolences to her family.

Rocio Fazio

July 28, 2015

"Those we love don't go away,
they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard,
but always near,
so loved, so missed,
so very dear."
unknown

Grant Hayes

July 28, 2015

If it were not for educators like Cathy, I may have never pursued continual education through out my life. Cathy Davis was a strong, funny, and smart leader. I have great respect for how hard she worked for the students of Chaney-Monge.

My thoughts go out to her friend and family.

Bill Hayes

July 28, 2015

Cathy was not only a friend since grade school; she also taught both my children at Chaney-Monge. She brought joy into everything she did whether it was teaching or just talking to friends. Her sense of humor and laughter were infectious! There are many legends from Chaney like James Monge and Catherine Gleason. Cathy is in their league.

Lain Hammack

July 28, 2015

Momma D was the kindest, most giving person you could ever wish to meet. She treated all of Ryan's friends like her own sons and daughters. I will cherish all the memories I have sitting around her dining room table playing board games late into the night, the BBQs, and all the laughs. I love you and will miss you terribly, rest in peace.

Linda Gones

July 28, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. She loved and cherished all of you!

She was always an advocate and fierce defender of children. I will miss Cathys sense of humor and inate sense of fairness. While she could be stern, she was always open to alternate choices. She encouraged and guided students and parents. I would tease her that the students she chastised the most were the ones who always returned as adults to thank her.

We have lost a fine and honorable woman.

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