Catherine A. (Stigen) Bielmeier

On June 8, 2016 Catherine (Cathy) Ann Bielmeier, nee Stigen, of Hancock, WI following a vigilant battle with cancer, now rests in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. She was born in Colby, Wisconsin on February 5, 1951. She is survived by her cherished parents Argil and Dorothy (Fleck) Stigen of Neillsville, WI; her loving sister, Gail (Stigen) Paschall of Cudahy, WI; her adoring husband, James; her beloved children; Robert (Lori) Kallio of Greensboro, SC, Kirk (Julie) Kallio of Almond, WI, Kristine (Albert) Gilliard of Iola, WI, Matthew (Wynter) Kaminski of Whitesboro, TX; her step-children, Jeremiah Bielmeier of Wautoma, WI and Melissa Bielmeier of Arlington, WI. Catherine is further survived by her much loved grandchildren: Alexander, Victoria (Nathan), Rebecca (Ethan), Elijah, Justin, Alexis, Sara, Michael and Remington and her great-grandchildren: Aiden, Grayson and Lincoln. She will be sorely missed by her canine “children” as well, Fidel and Eva. Catherine has been proceeded in death by her grandparents and her sister, Ellen. She will long be remembered by her life-long friend, Jeannette (Richard) Sampson of Port Charlotte, FL and her dear close friend Peggy (Kevin) Heuer of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Catherine spent most of her life in Wisconsin, with the last 30 years working alongside her husband Jim at Owen-Rock Cranberry Marsh in Hancock, WI. She was the essence of a well-rounded homemaker. She loved making scrumptious meals for holidays, special events, and many dinner parties. Catherine canned all sorts of fruits and vegetables, making pickles and jams among all sorts of delicious treats. A gifted seamstress, she excelled and took great pride in quilt-making. Her children and other family members will be kept warm not only by memories of her love and generosity, but by the beautiful quilts they have received from her talented hands. Catherine served on the Tri-County School Board and was a Tri-County School District representative to CESA 5 Board of Control. She was honored and humbled to be a guardian of two World War II veterans on their Honor Flight trip to Washington, DC in 2012. Active in her church, she taught CCD and participated in many parish activities and organizations. Visitation at the Stahl Funeral Home (913 W. North St., Plainfield, WI) on Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 4pm to 7pm with rosary prayer at 7pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church in Plainfield, WI on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 10am with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at the Holiday Hamilton Cemetery in Leola Township, WI following the mass. Catherine would find comfort in memorials to be sent to your local Hospice Care facilities. Many thanks to the Mission Ladies of St. Joseph Catholic Church (Wautoma, WI) for remembering Catherine during her time of need. Catherine’s family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Ministry Home Care Hospice, specifically Samantha, Lynn and Barbie. Cathy’s friends and family will hold her near their hearts forever as she will be deeply missed.