Catherine M. Brickley, 60, of Sherrill, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Services will be private. Egelhof, Siegert, & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd. is entrusted with arrangements. 

Catherine was born November 12, 1961 in San Diego, California. The daugnter of Willam James and Mary Patricia (Streeter) Brickley.

Catherine was a true "California Girl", who loved the ocean and surfing, spending time in the sunshine, and collecting seashells from the beach. She was a wonderful cook, enjoyed being surrounded by her family, and loved any family gatherings at home. Being a mom was very important to her; she was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Catherine was an avid reader, enjoyed spending time on the river and beach, going boating, motorcycling, shopping, listening to music, and singing even more. She was a devoted pet mom and enjoyed a variety of animals. Catherine will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends.

Catherine is survived by her children; Larae (Josh) Clemen, of Dubuque, Michelle Bowers, of Boulder, CO, Christine (Christopher) Smith of Marengo, IA, Wesley Bowers, of Boulder, CO, Dylan Link of Dubuque, and Loryn and Kyle Link, both of Sherrill; her grandchildren; Hannah and Henry Smith (due in April); her longtime partner Loras Link of Sherrill, and her siblings; Carol Churchill, John (Linda) Brickley, and Jeannie (Mickey) Lumetta, all of California.

Catherine has joined her parents, her grandparents, and her brother Jeff, in Heaven.