Cathy Jayne Gerould Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Cathy Jayne Gerould of Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 66. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cathy Jayne Gerould to pay them a last tribute.
As Cathy departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Cathy may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Cathy leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James A. Mulvaney and Bessie J. Mulvaney (VanDyne). She is survived by: her children, Sarah Machalek (Austin Burdick) of Mattoon, IL and Derek Machalek of Herod, IL; her grandchildren, Claire Scribner, Addisynn Scribner and Hadley Burdick; and her sisters, Marcia Monroe (Jerry) of Mattoon, IL and Lisa Bullock (Jay) of Monticello, IL..
