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Catherine Bernadette McQuillen
Catherine Bernadette McQuillen
Marion
Catherine Bernadette McQuillen, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Winslow House Care Center in Marion. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Ryan, Iowa. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
Catherine was born on December 29, 1935, in Worthington, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Bonert) Quint. On September 14, 1957, Catherine married John Francis McQuillen at St. Patrick’s Church in Ryan, Iowa. They were happily married for 67 years and welcomed three children, Michael, Mary, and Mona. She and John sold their family acreage and moved to Summit Pointe Senior Living Center in 2020.
Survivors include her three children, Michael (Dana) McQuillen of Urbandale, Iowa, Mary (Chris) Burger of Johnston, Iowa, and Mona (Dan) Estes of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Sarah (Kevin) Murphy, Shannon Williams, John “Jack” Burger, and Claire Burger; two great-grandchildren, Brooks and Olivia Murphy; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John.
We are eternally grateful for everyone at St. Croix Hospice and Winslow House Care Center for the care and kindness they showed our family during the last couple of years. Any memorials or cards of condolences may be sent to the family.
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