Catherine Lavern Runez
Catherine Lavern Runez
Catherine Lavern Runez
1944-2017
Catherine Lavern Runez, 72, a resident of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at home with her family by her side.
Catherine was born December 14, 1944 to Jesse and Myrtle Orbie (Stark) Bressie in Houston, Missouri.
She spent the majority of her working career as an office manager at the Runez Medical Clinic. Catherine was a member of the Church of Christ and was very devoted to both her Lord and her family.
She married the love of her life, Dr. Manuel W. Runez. In addition to Dr. Runez, survivors include her children, Janice Kettelkamp (Kirk), Wesley Cochran (Debbie) and Chelsea Runez Brown (Bryce); LouAnne Jensen (Jeff), Mayvelyn Brauley (Jeff), Marivic Agleham (Michael), Maggie Madlangbayan (Erwin) and Sheridan Assaf (Abdul); siblings, Laveda Fitch, Lavon Cowart, Carlos Bressie, Jerry Bressie, Tom Bressie, Carol McBride, Julia McNutt, Dick Bressie, Dave Bressie, Dealia Lipscomb, Jessie Piveral, Mary Schoebinger, Barbara Martin; and 18 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the Meyers Northland Chapel 401 Main Street., Parkville, MO 64152. A funeral service celebrating Cathy’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2017, at the chapel. Interment will immediately follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Parkville, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Memories of Cathy and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
