1952 – Cathey Jo Rettey – 2018
Cathey was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Donald and Winona (Wonnell) Miller. As a young child, she moved with her family to Long Beach, California. There she graduated from Jorden High School, where she was best known as a spunky cheerleader. Cathy was an optimistic, energetic, fun loving, caring person with strong family values. She enjoyed the simple things in life, always giving her best and respecting others. Cathey married Thomas McCaig and had two children. Later she met and was remarried to Mark Rettey on September 21, 1988 in Riverside, Callifornia. Mark was from St. Cloud, Minnesota along with his two children. Together they formed their new family. Shortly after they were married, they moved to Minnesota to enjoy their lives together. Cathey worked as manager and sales clerk. She always enjoyed meeting new people and was respected by many for her friendly, outgoing personality. She enjoyed motorcycling, bargain shopping and antiquing, and gardening. Cathey Jo passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 66 years old.
Cathey is survived by her husband Mark of 30 years; children: Crystal Ann Nelson, Tracy, MN, Kenneth Lee McCaig, Tracy, MN, Alicia Ann Rettey, Tracy, MN and Markelle Marie Rettey, Sacred Heart, MN; grandchildren: Dakota Lee Rettey and Aliyah Jo McCaig and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and Sister Linda Abbas.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Tracy Area Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
