Cathleen J Rynerson

Cathleen J. Rynerson, age 73, of De Pere, formerly of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her home with family at her side. She was born September 12, 1944 in Detroit, MI to the late Onen and Barbara (Welty) Cooper. On April 27, 1963 she married Jerry Rynerson in Logansport, IN, and together they celebrated nearly 55 years of marriage. Cathleen enjoyed traveling with Jerry, and saw many different places in the 28 years Jerry was in the Air Force. She also enjoyed cross-stitching, reading, cooking and was a natural people person who was always helping others. Above all else, she enjoyed time spent with family, especially her grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Survivors include her husband Jerry; daughters: Tammara (Joe) Oswald of Monroe, WA and Lisa (David) Cox of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren: Meagan Cox of St. Louis, MO, Christopher (fiancé Victoria) Cox of St. Louis, MO, Paul Oswald of Seattle, WA and Claire Oswald of Monroe, WA; sister Annette (Don) Mayhew of Westfield, IN; brother-in-law William (Nancy) Rynerson of Logansport, IN; nephews and nieces: Larry (Roberta) Abel, Troy Abel, Janet (Albert) Robey, Cricket (Fred) Hilmer, Kelly (John) Somsel, Mellissa (Steve) Boggs, the late Matt Chentnik and Mechelle (Rob) Hillman. Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave, De Pere, on Saturday, February 3, from 12:00pm until the time of service at 1:30pm with Pastor Rebecca Voss officiating. Online condolences at www.cotterfuneralhome.com Memorials may be directed in Cathleen’s name to the Bay Area Humane Society or NEW Community Shelter. Our family would like extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Stevens, the caregivers from Home Instead, especially Kim, Natasha, Nou and Mercedes; The ICU and 3rd floor at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, as well as to family and friends who called and were so willing to help. It all truly meant a lot to us.