Catherine A. “Cathy” Westman, age 60, of Knoxville, Illinois, formerly
of Monmouth, passed away at 12:57 AM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at OSF
St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born February 4,
1961 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Buford and Eleanore (Quinn)
Young. She attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from
Monmouth High School. Cathy married Michael Westman in 1981 and he
preceded her in death on February 1, 1993. Cathy worked for over twenty
years in home healthcare, most recently with Dors Rehabilitation.
Previously, she had worked as a pharmacy technician in Peoria and at
Turner Drug Store in Galesburg, Illinois. Cathy enjoyed watching
Minnesota Vikings Football with her son Michael, watching her favorite
television shows, and gardening with her companion Rick. Mostly, she
loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Cathy is survived by her mother Eleanore of Monmouth, Illinois, two
daughters, Amanda (Jared) Stanley of Galesburg, Illinois and Megan
(Derrick) Joiner of Mountain Home AFB in Idaho, one son, Michael Westman
of Knoxville, Illinois, grandchildren, Caleb, Dylan, Addison, Aleysiana,
Eryn, and Bryson, one sister, Tara (Richard) Speck of Monmouth,
Illinois, and one brother, Bill (Cathy) Young of Monmouth, Illinois. She
is also survived by her significant other, Rick Dykeman and numerous
nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father and
two brothers, Richard Young and Joe Young.
As were Cathy’s wishes, cremation is being accorded. A memorial service
is planned for Noon on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Turnbull Funeral Home
in Monmouth, Illinois. Visitation is planned for 11:00 AM-Noon prior to
the service at the funeral home. Interment will be St. Mary’s Catholic
Cemetery in Monmouth. A memorial is being established for her family.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, masks will be required and social
distancing will be observed. For more information, or to leave a
remembrance of Cathy, please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.
