Catherine F. Goeke's Obituary
Catherine F. Goeke, age 85, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at 1:50 p.m. in her home.
Catherine was born on December 6, 1937 in Chicago, IL, a daughter to Edward and Stella (Glusak) Bryant. On November 12, 1955, she married George A. Goeke in Chicago, IL and he preceded her in death on January 13, 2010 after 54 years of marriage. Catherine was of the Catholic faith. She worked as a homemaker and devoted herself to taking care of her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her four sons, Edward (Erica) Goeke, Bud (Susan) Goeke, David (Peggy) Goeke, and Robert (Amy) Goeke; a daughter, Georgia (Tim) Degler; three brothers, Edward Bryant, George (Eigo) Bryant, and Steve (Shelly) Bryant; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, two brothers, Robert Bryant and John Bryant; and four grandchildren, David Goeke, Jr., Jason Goeke, Devin Goeke, and Christina Degler.
Catherine's wishes were to be cremated with no services.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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