Catherine Jo "Cathy" Berendes, 65, of Jacksonville, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at her residence. She was born Oct. 14, 1955, in Beardstown, the daughter of Glen E. and Patsy L. Hearold Riley. She married Chuck Berendes on June 5, 1976, in Chambersburg, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Camella Berendes (companion, Jerry Rodgers) of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Dillon, Chyanne, and Austyn Wheeler, all of Jacksonville; her brother, Kirk (Donna) Riley of Warrensburg; and two nieces, Alyssa and Abbey Riley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son, Clark Travis Berendes. Cathy was an LPN for Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Jacksonville. Her life revolved around her work and her family, especially her grandkids. A graveside service will be held 11am Monday, March 22, 2021, at Baylis Cemetery. Due to the pandemic and understanding that only 50 people can be in the funeral home at one time, a walk-through visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Camella Berendes. Condolences may be sent at buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Sunday, March 21, 2021 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Graveside Service Baylis Cemetery Monday, March 22, 2021 11:00 AM Cemetery Road Baylis, IL 62314