Catherine Augusta Theeuwes passed away peacefully at Regency at Fremont, on Saturday June 27, 2026 at the age of 99.

Catherine (Katie) was born in Ulicoten, Netherlands on April 6, 1927. She married the love of her life and best friend Francis (Frank) Theeuwes who preceded her in death in 1976. Loving mother of Albert (Niki) Theeuwes and Rita (Richard) Kobylski. Proud Grandmother of Kimberly Theeuwes, Jennifer Theeuwes, Jessica Theeuwes and Ashley Wier and Great Grandmother of Gavin, Ariana, Bianca, Dylan and Wyatt. In addition to her husband, Frank, she was also preceded in death by her son-in-law Richard. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Frank and Catherine immigrated to the United States in 1952. Catherine was a professional seamstress and was employed by Powers Store in Hart and the Bridal Shop in Muskegon for many years.

Catherine’s joys in life were her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and working in her flower and vegetable garden, which she did well into her 90’s. In her later years, she enjoyed going to the Ladder Community Center in Shelby nearly weekly to meet and play dominos with friends. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting for herself, family, friends, and donating numerous afghans and blankets to senior centers.

No memorial service is planned at this time