Catherine 'Katie' Westhoff, 62

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Catherine "Katie" Rodems Westhoff, 62, of Springfield died Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Richard Chiola officiating.

Ms. Westhoff was born on July 6, 1952, in Taylorville, the daughter of the late Louis A. and Betty (Childers) Rodems.

She held various jobs including teaching gymnastics and being a caretaker from 1985-2010 in Chatham and Litchfield. She was of the Catholic faith and volunteered at St. John's Breadline.

Ms. Westhoff is survived by two sons, Shay Westhoff of Litchfield and Michael (Nathan Majzel) Manola of Springfield; one sister, Molly (Clint) Bates of Chatham; four brothers, John (Charlotte), Chris, Pat and Steve Rodems, all of Springfield; five grandchildren, Drake Gray, Shay Jr., Makenzie, Stephanie and Samantha Westhoff; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospital Hospice Program.

Visit the online obituary at www.ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.