Cathy Marie Schweizer

Cathy Marie Schweizer, age 65, of Carbondale, formerly of Pinckneyville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

Cathy was born on February 13, 1956 in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of Pearl (Holland) and Lewis T. “Tracy” Schweizer, Sr.  A graduate of Pinckneyville High School, Cathy was known for her athleticism, especially in softball, which also carried over to her college career at Southern Illinois University. While at SIU, she earned a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees. She recently retired from the Center for Senior Renewal at Murphysboro where she had worked as a licensed clinical counselor. 

Cathy was an avid reader. She enjoyed her flower garden but always looked forward with excitement to her weekends of arrowhead hunting in the fields with friends. She loved her cats, but more than anything she loved her family and any time spent with them, making memories to cherish. With a sunny disposition, Cathy had a sense of humor that will forever be missed. She could always see the positive and make light of even the darkest situations. She will be missed dearly by all those that knew and loved her.

Survivors include her life partner and best friend- Tammy Pesek of Carbondale; Tammy’s daughters, which she considered as her own- Heather Pesek of Carbondale, Jennifer Pesek of Carterville, and Stephanie Purvis of Paducah, Kentucky; Four Grandchildren- Andrew, Addison, Jenna, and Jaxson Pesek; Two great grandchildren- Kinley Cobb and Alina Pesek; Two brothers and sisters-in-law- Lewis T. Schweizer, Jr and his wife Louise of Pinckneyville, and Darrell G. Schweizer and his wife Shirley of Coulterville; One sister and brother-in-law- Polly M. Zeigler and her husband David of O’Fallon; Special friend that was raised as a sister- Nancy Kuhnert of Carmi; Second mother- Ann Kuhnert of Oakdale; and Several Nieces and Nephews and numerous Cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one great granddaughter- Kylah Cobb.

Memorial services to celebrate Cathy’s life will be held at a later date. Please check back at www.maxtonrosado.com as service details will be updated as they become available. Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is assisting the family with final arrangements.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Residential Hospice. Donations will be accepted by mail at Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home; 11 S. Hickory Street; Du Quoin, IL 62832.

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