Berniece M. Cathelyn Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Berniece M. Cathelyn of Geneseo, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Berniece left this world on July 5, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her fathers, S. Stephen Engelbrecht (Vermost) and Peter Stiner; her husband Wilbur Cathelyn; her sons, David and Richard Cathelyn; and her grandchildren, Tiffany, Tammy Cathelyn and Carter Yackley.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn VanOpdorp (Ronald "Turk") of Atkinson, IL and Lynn Cathelyn (Pam) of Atkinson, IL; her daughter-in-law Carolyn Cathelyn of Annawan, IL; her grandchildren, Mike, Cory Cathelyn (Michelle), Tina Cathelyn, Kim Yackley and Brendon Cathelyn; her great grandchildren, Kelsey Behrens, Kiersten Cathelyn, Maddie Evans, Jacob Cathelyn, Emily and Addison Yackley; her great great grandchildren, Briley and Brody Behrens; and her friend Rose Moller.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Make a Wish Illinois or St. Anthonys Catholic Cemetery.
