Cathy Whitman
October 1, 1959 ~ January 20, 2021
Age 61 of Hugo. Loving Mom, Grandma & Sister passed away surrounded by family on January 20, 2021.
Preceded in death by husband, Jayce; parents, Eugene & Mary McGuire; brothers, Jeff McGuire, Greg McGuire; brother-in-laws, Roger Leibel, Gary (Donna) Whitman. Survived by daughters, Stephanie (John) Berken, Raina (Rob) Nelson; grandchildren, Connor, Dillon, Landon, Jayce, Dalton, Lincoln; sisters, Deb Leibel, Linda (Larry) Leibel; Swiech family; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
A Celebration of Cathy's life 2 PM Sunday, January 31st with visitation beginning at 12 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.
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Oh Cathy – my heart breaks that I won’t be seeing your wonderful smile and hear your infectious laugh. We have had our share of laughter over the many years!!!! I’m so glad I got to spend time with you this past month. Know that you are now with others that love you. I love you so much.
Cathy, I am having trouble finding the right words and sorting out my feelings. I do know I am very grateful to call you sister! Us McGuires are tight! I know that not everyone had the same dynamics that we had growing up. We didn’t have a lot of money, mostly hand me down clothes, lots of elbow noodles with Parkay. 🥴But we had parents that loved each other and vowed to give us the best that they could. I have so many great memories of our Shenanigans. We didn’t always get along but we ALWAYS loved each other! But most of all I am so honored to call you friend. Love you always Linda
Im so sorry for your loss. I miss you and your family and look forward to seeing you in heaven.
It warms my heart to see how loved my sister was by so many. Cathy had a heart of gold and a personality larger than life, she was little but mighty, fiesty, caring, and loving. This world is never going to be the same. She didn’t want me to be sad, but she too has felt the deep pain of losing those she loved and she understands, she was very frightened and worried for those she leaves behind. So let’s celebrate her, speak of her often even if it brings tears. Cathy defined unconditional love and love of family, she taught us so much. Cathy, I watched you suffer. I watched you die, you didn’t want to go anymore than we wanted you to leave us but you are now with the rest of our family in heaven. They are now the ones embracing you and you are without all the pain and suffering. You fought one hell of a fight here on Earth. It is peace you earned. We had to physically part. God eased your pain but broke my heart. I love you always, Debbie
My heart goes out to your entire family. I am so sadden by this. Cathy was such a nice person and a very good nurse!
You have the thoughts and prayers of Tom and the team at Rolseth Drug.
Cathy taught all who knew her how to love unconditionally. We will keep her teaching near always
May She Rest In Peace 🙏
Condolences from Howie, Gail and the rest of the Tealwood Senior Living Family
Cathy, my happiest childhood memories include you and your family. I cannot remember a time we spent together that didn’t include a lot of laughter (and a lot of hushed moments to keep from the adults). You always treated us as equals and loved us as such. I know your sisters will miss you terribly, and your cousins are close behind. Please give hugs and kisses to the family you are now with because we miss them as much as we miss you.
It was an honor and privilege to work with Cathy. She was a gifted Director of Nursing who was fair to all the staff and a champion of being a resident advocate! It was more than obvious that her family was the center of her universe. We will miss you Cath! Blessings and wishes for peace as you grieve her death and celebrate/ honor her life. Kathy
I was saddened to hear of Cathy’s passing. I lived a few doors down from the Mcguire’s so spent a lot of time there as a teenager. Cathy’s smile and personality could light up a room. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories and may God wrap his arms around you and comfort you. With Love, Rocky (Austad) Peltier