Catherine Ann Bloom (1945-2021)

BLOOM, MURTOGH

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

Catherine Ann Bloom, 75, of Brownsburg, Indiana, formerly of Eldridge, died Feb. 3, 2021 after a brief illness.

Services were held Feb. 9, 2021 at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg with the Rev. Sean Danda officiating. Inurnment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in DeWitt will follow at a later date.

Born Oct. 4, 1945, in Clinton, to William Joseph Bloom, Jr. and Mary Gertrude (Murtogh) Bloom, Cathy grew up on the family farm northeast of DeWitt. She was a 1963 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in DeWitt.

For many years, Cathy was the owner/operator of the Eldridge Bike Shop. She also held numerous positions in the North Scott Community School District including: School Bus Driver, Custodian, Child Care Assistant, and Crossing Guard.

In early 2000, Cathy relocated to Brownsburg, Indiana to be closer to her daughter, Laura, and son-in-law, James. She was happily settled in her new home for the arrival of her two grandchildren. In addition to enjoying being with her grandchildren as they grew, Cathy was a member of the St. Malachy Altar and Rosary Society, Chat N’ Do Homemakers’ Club, and Hendriks County Welcome Wagon. She was the president of her condo association and volunteered in political campaigns.

Until approximately two weeks prior to her death, Cathy worked for the YMCA, providing before and after school care at a local elementary school.

Cathy is survived by her daughter, Laura (husband James) Burks of Jamestown, Indiana, son, Bob Hoepner, of Chicago, grandchildren, Jacob Burks and Jacquelyn Burks, sister Mary W. Bloom of DeWitt, and brother William E. (wife Mary) Bloom of Ankeny. She was preceded in death by her sister, Helen

Bloom, of DeWitt.

A complete life story can be found for Cathy at www.ericmdbellfuneralhome.com