Catherine L. Bashford Obituary
We announce the death of Catherine L. Bashford of Chenoa, Illinois, who passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Catherine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Catherine L. Bashford to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles "Fred" Eppel and Catherine Eppel (Kunkel); her husband Floyd Bashford; and her siblings, John T. Eppel, Mary Francis Eppel and Charles Eppel.
She is survived by: her sons, Steven Bashford (Heidi) of Fairbury and Gary Bashford (Normalynne) of Fairbury; her grandchildren, Kinzey Potter (Jeff), Shelby Bashford (Pilar), Jordan Bashford (Tiffany) and Jallen Bashford (Vanessa); her great grandchildren, Zaniel, Adeline, Kannon, Avery, Maverick, Theodore, Oakley and Vivianna; and her siblings, Lorraine Laub (Steve), Doris Grunloh, Sue Killian (Terry), Bettie Arndell, Jarlath Eppel (Kathy) and Shirley Bayless.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Memorial Park Cemetery (21168 U. S. Route 66, Pontiac, IL 61764).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
