Catherine R. Stanford

Catherine R. Stanford, age 75, passed away at Mayo Clinic in Bloomer on June 5, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1950 in Racine, WI to Henry and Delores (Gohde) Silvers. She worked as a CNA at Bloomer Hospital, a cook for a daycare center, and also at Jerome Foods. She loved cats and kittens, was an avid birdwatcher and horror movie fan. She enjoyed arts and crafts of any kind, especially sewing, crocheting and painting. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children: Dee Ann (Robert) Stanford and James Stanford; grandchildren: Nathan (Dani) Greenwold and Shana (Dalton) Dregney; great-grandchildren: Nevaeh and Richie; brother: David (Sue) Silvers: sisters: Debbie (Frank) Hach, Donna (Richard) Fedie and Sandra Wilkenson; numerous other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Delores; son: William and brother: Terry.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the New Auburn Cemetery.