Catherine Heltenberg

Catherine Ruth Heltenberg passed away due to heart failure on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Greeley at the age of 67.

She was born on Dec. 21, 1953 to Warren Keith and Dolores Marie (Krogmeier) Gaskill in Holyoke. Cathy attended the Holyoke schools. She married William Paul Heltenberg on Dec. 12, 1972 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Holyoke.

Cathy served as a cook for 17 years at Saint Mary's School in West, Texas before retiring and moving back to Holyoke. Cathy enjoyed spending time with family, pampering her grandchildren and gardening.

Cathy is survived by her mother Dolores Krogmeier, Holyoke; brother Kenny Gaskill, Amherst; husband Bill Heltenberg, Holyoke; children Christopher and wife Melissa Heltenberg, Waco, Texas, Gina and husband Eric Rice, Middletown, Md., and Sarah and husband Tommy Britt, Rangely; and grandchildren Ambie, William, Jacob, Trey, Jayden, Zoie and Ashlynn.

Cathy is preceded in death by her father Warren Keith Gaskill.

Funeral services were held on April 1 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Holyoke with Father Jerry Rohr officiating. Interment followed at the Holyoke Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Cathy's name to the American Heart Association.