STOUGHTON- Cathy Ann (Elliott) Faris entered into heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Cathy was born on June 17, 1948. She often reflected on the happiness she felt as a child growing up with her loving mother and father, Alyce and William, and her beloved brother Kenneth and sister Sandra.

It was clear early on that Cathy had a special devotion and responsibility to family. In addition to the close-knit family in which she was raised, she had an extended family of older siblings, Myron, Ralph, and LaDonna. Even at a young age, it was apparent to all that Cathy possessed both a calm and wisdom, and as such, gave selflessly and tirelessly of her time to aid in the care and upbringing of her many nieces and nephews, many of which continued to lean on her to this very day.

Cathy graduated from Madison Central High School in 1966 and was joined in marriage to William Faris on July 27, 1968. Her early married life consisted of a fervent and joyful dedication to raising their three children, Angela (William) Radtke, Jeanette (Craig) Luther, and Billy (Dawn). She did so with grace and a loving kindness that continued throughout all of her days. Her joy and true love of family grew even deeper when she became a grandmother. Cathy adored her precious grandchildren, Joseph and Victoria, Archer, Elliott and Lauren, Connor and Kennedy. She was also blessed to have become a great-grandmother to 6 great-grandchildren.

While Cathy lived a fulfilling life raising her family, she eventually moved on to enjoy a successful career with the Promega Corporation. More recently, Cathy volunteered and then subsequently worked at Livsreise, the Norwegian Heritage Center in her hometown of Stoughton, Wisconsin, which afforded her the opportunity to explore her own Norwegian heritage and delve into her passion for genealogy and history. She relished working with the many people who came to visit the center, sharing her wealth of knowledge as well as assisting them in their own genealogical journeys. She furthered that desire through her work and volunteer efforts with the State Historical Society and various local museums and board memberships.

Cathy is confident that she did not leave anyone behind in her passing but that she merely moved on to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She often reflected upon this privately in her heart, as well as openly for anyone who wished to hear the good news of Christ’s salvation. While she will be missed by her many friends and her loving family, including those at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, she would want us to remember it is not goodbye forever, just for now. Cathy knows that God’s promise to her will most certainly be revealed when he reunites her with those whom she loves, and she will be among the first to welcome us into His kingdom with jubilation and celebration.

A funeral service will be held at RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5001 Holscher Road, McFarland, at 11 a.m. on Thursday April 4, 2024, with Rev. Nathan Berg presiding. Burial will follow at Rockdale Lutheran Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and also at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Cathy Faris

June 17, 1948 - March 28, 2024

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