Catherine Ziemer

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us. And we are his; Weare his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving And his courts with praise; Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. Ps. 100 Our precious Catherine received the greatest birthday present ever as she entered joyfully into the kingdom of heaven in a glorious body and is now in the presence of her savior worshiping God most high. She left this earth with her loving family holding and praying with her at 1:55 pm. Saturday March 30,2013 exactly 80 years from the date of entering this world. Catherine was born the youngest daughter of Anthony and Nancy Fratini. She graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1950 and afterward she was employed at the Decatur Signal Depot until 1953. She met Kenneth E. Ziemer and they were married in June of 1953. She remained at home raising her children until 1973. She was employed as a receptionist! typist until she retired from Taylor Pharmacal Co. (Akorn Manufacturing) in 1996. Catherine had two passions during her life; singing and quilting. She joined the Sweet Adelines in 1973 and served in many positions including Membership Chairman, Delegate for the International London Competition, Treasurer and President until 1984. She always liked to sew but she began her passion for quilting in early 1985 and was an active member of the Decatur Quilters Guild and Project Linus where she served in many capacities such as Chairman, Treasurer, Day Group President, Day Group Treasurer, and Show Chairman until 2009. Catherine is survived by her children Cay Lily, Milo Ziemer (Cindy), Karl Ziemer (Cami), Daniel Ziemer (Gay) and Nancy Dudly (Eric). Grandchildren Corey and Lindsay Lily, Kim Colson (Robert), Brian Childs (Jessica), Mindy McCosky (Kenny), Robert (Elana) and Alex (Beth) Ziemer, Mackenzie Ziemer, Travis and Brittany Dudly; several nieces and nephews, great grandchildren and numerous friends and acquaintances. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Ziemer, her brother Adam Fratini and both of her parents. The family would like to give special thanks to the staffs of Hickory Point Christian Village, Shelbyville Manor and Palm Terrace for all of their compassion and care. Even though those left behind will be saddened by her absence we look forward to the celebration of her life at the visitation to be held at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with private visitation for family one hour prior. A prayer service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 8, 2013, at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with the interment at Graceland Cemetery to follow. Donations may be made in Catherine's memory to Project Linus or Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual Light shine upon her.... "
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