Cathy Lynn Krohn

Cathy Lynn Krohn,72, of Sioux City passed away Saturday August 22, 2015 at her home. With family members by her side. Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday August 27, 2015 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Sioux City with Father David Hemann officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday August 26, 2015 from 4 till 8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. with the family present from 6 till 8 p.m. a rosary will be said at 4 p.m. at the funeral home Wednesday. As per her wishes cremation has been accorded. Interment will be at a later date at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, IL. with a private graveside service with family present. Cathy Lynn Krohn was born on March 20, 1943 in Pekin, IL to Fred and Gilda (Maddalozzo) Bastonero. The youngest of three children: her sisters Gloria and Anita have always referred to her as their baby sister. Cathy grew up in rural Mapleton, IL. at a time when neighborhood children created their own fun. Her early education was at the two room, Wheeler Country School moving on to graduate from Timber Township High School in Glasford, IL. where she was an honor student, Cheerleader, and held various class offices. After graduation Cathy began her work career as a secretary with Central Illinois Light Co. in Peoria, IL. As the only woman in the all male engineering dept she withstood a lot of good natured ribbing. On July 8th 1967, she married the love of her life, Gary Krohn. The couple resided in Pekin, IL and Hampton, IL before settling in Sioux City, IA. Where they raised their two children Michael and Erin. Cathy was a stay at home mom and household manager for many years as Gary traveled the Midwest pursuing his career. Eventually returning, to the secretarial field Cathy was employed at Smith & Boyd law firm in South Sioux City, NE. before beginning a nearly 25 year career at Jackson Recovery Centers becoming executive secretary for Kermit Dahlen. Cathy was a fan of most all sports especially enjoying the performances of Michael Jordon and Tiger Woods. A lover of all animals large and small, she was especially fond of her kitty cats Claudia & Little Mommy. Claudia remained faithfully by her side during her final days. Cathy was a 22 year cancer survivor, valiantly confronting three different types of the disease before she met a form she could not overcome. Special thanks go out to her sister in law Julie who helped guide her into well deserved peace and rest. Cathy is survived by her husband Gary, son Michael of Ashland Oregon, daughter Erin and her husband Anthony Dickson of Seattle, Washington; sisters Gloria Bianchi and Anita Krause both of Pekin, IL; brother and sister in law Dennis and Julie Krohn of Pekin, Il; brother in law Eric Krohn of Greensboro, North Carolina; sister in law Deborah Krohn of Aspen Colorado and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial may be directed to the Siouxland Humane Society.