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Catherine Buley Obituary

June 2, 2025


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MACOMB, IL - - Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ» employee Catherine Diane Buley, 56, of Prairie City, passed away May 30 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Buley worked with Sodexo at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»for 25 years and was serving as a baker in the Corbin/Olson Dining Hall for the past seven years.

Known for her fun-loving spirit, Buley cherished her family, friends and coworkers. She had a deep love for animals, especially her beloved Shiba Inu companions, whom she cared for with great devotion.

She was preceded in death by her mother; her maternal grandparents, Henry and Kate Serven; and her paternal grandparents, Jesse and Rosalie Buley.

A celebration of Buley's life is being planned for a later date.

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