Catherine Rainey

Catherine A. Rainey, 72, Loyal, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center, in Marshfield, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Cuddie Funeral Home, in Loyal, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at 12 p.m., with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Catherine Ann Hansen was born on Dec. 29, 1951, in Libertyville, Ill., to Henry W. and June V. (Petersen) Hansen. She was raised and received her education in Chicago. After completing her education, Cathy held various jobs, but most of her working years were as a bartender, which she enjoyed greatly. She was united in marriage to David E. Rainey on Oct. 16, 1994, in Chicago. They moved to Loyal in 2004, and have resided there since.

She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #252 in Chicago. Cathy had many interests, but especially loved spending time with her family and friends, her cats, car rides, driving people around and taking care of people.

Cathy will be dearly missed by her husband, David, of Loyal; two sons, Paul Prusinski of Oshkosh and Stanley Prusinski of Marshfield; four stepsons: Mark Cross of Iron Mountain, Mich., David Cross of Elmwood Park, Ill., Michael Cross and William Cross, both of Fayetteville, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Bobby (Claudia) Hansen of Twin Lakes; one sister, Cindy Hansen of Chicago; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Barbara Kitelinger; and three brothers: Ronald, Michael and Thomas Hansen.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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