Catherine J. Tennessen

CASSVILLE – Cathy J. Tennessen, of Cassville, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Villa of Middleton, in Middleton after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on May 2, 1959, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Sylvester “Tenny” and Catherine (Middlemas) Tennessen. The family moved to Cassville in 1966 where she lived on the Tennessen family farm.

Cathy is survived by her brothers: Rob Tennessen of Livermore, CA; Tyler (Nancy) Tennessen of Platteville; Cliff (Marge) Tennessen of Cassville; her 101 year old paternal aunt, Helen Meyer of Milwaukee; and many extended family members.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, nephew, Tom Tennessen, niece, Laura Tennessen, and great-nephew, Andrew Burgess.

A Private family Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville at a later date. Burial will be in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in Cassville. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Cassville is assisting the family.