June 5 1938 February 22 2020
Catherine E. Cuningham Telkamp, age 81, of Worden, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Heritage House in Gillispe. She was born on June 5, 1938 in Alton, IL, the daughter of Francis and Emma (Wyman) Cunningham. She married Eugene Telkamp on October 7, 1959 at St. Mary’s Church in Alton, he passed away on September 24, 1998. In 1959, Catherine started working at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a Pediatric Nurse then went to work at Glass Works in Alton. Catherine enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, reading books especially Stephen King, and liked watching John Wayne and western movies. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Catherine is survived by her daughters; Mary (Tom) Ruder of Worden, IL Lisa (Wayne) Fanning of Monico, WI, Debbie Telkamp of Jerseyville, IL, sisters; Eileen (Greg) Papin of St. Clair, MO, Margaret (Kevin) Hagemann of Maryland Heights, MO, brothers; John Cunningham of Edwardsville, IL, Bill Cunningham of San Angelo, TX, Dennis Cunningham of Opp, AL, Tom Cunningham of Alberqurque, NM, Richard Cunningham of San Antonio, TX, grandchildren; Michael, Bradley, Tara, Patrick, Heather, Nathan, Makayla, Alyssa, Tyler, great grandchildren; Zavier, Isabella, Elliana, Zoey, Gabriel, Cole, Daniel and Ashkii. She is preceded in death by her parents; Francis and Emma Cunningham, husband; Eugene Telkamp, grandson; Patrick R. Schmidt, brothers; Jim and Bob Cunningham, and sister; Maureen Cunningham. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Catherine Telkamp please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Catherine Telkamp June 5 1938 February 22 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Bethalto, state: Illinois