Catherine Ann (Boyle) Stickley was born Jan. 7, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, and was a lifelong resident. She owned and operated a taxi cab for Century Cab Company.
Cathy was an avid painter and many of her paintings hang in her children’s homes today. She loved being outdoors, especially camping, fishing and visiting the many wonderful parks in Cedar Rapids.
On Friday, April 29, 2011, Cathy was stabbed to death after dropping off one of her fares.
Johnathan Dewayne Mitchell, 33, of Cedar Rapids was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in Cathy's death, but was acquitted by a Story County jury on Oct. 23, 2013.
A celebration of Cathy’s life was held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Outlook Pavilion at Ellis Park. Papich-Kuba Chapel West served the family.
Cathy's survivors included four children, Christopher Petersen and wife Amanda, Dawn Stickley, Tiffany Stickley and David Stickley; five grandchildren, Tiara Petersen, Monica Raue, Devin Barnard, Tannon Petersen and Caleb Stickley; another grandchild to be born in October; a brother, Leo and wife Linda, who was Cathy's lifelong friend; and five nieces and nephews.
Cathy also was survived by lifelong friend and fishing buddy, Shirley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Neville and Betty (Nemec) Boyle; a sister, Cheryl Adamson; brothers, Patrick and James Boyle; and a nephew, James Boyle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were to be sent to Cathy’s family, c/o Papich-Kuba Janeba Chapel West, 1604 J St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Cathy is buried at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Cathy was an avid painter and many of her paintings hang in her children’s homes today. She loved being outdoors, especially camping, fishing and visiting the many wonderful parks in Cedar Rapids.
On Friday, April 29, 2011, Cathy was stabbed to death after dropping off one of her fares.
Johnathan Dewayne Mitchell, 33, of Cedar Rapids was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in Cathy's death, but was acquitted by a Story County jury on Oct. 23, 2013.
A celebration of Cathy’s life was held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Outlook Pavilion at Ellis Park. Papich-Kuba Chapel West served the family.
Cathy's survivors included four children, Christopher Petersen and wife Amanda, Dawn Stickley, Tiffany Stickley and David Stickley; five grandchildren, Tiara Petersen, Monica Raue, Devin Barnard, Tannon Petersen and Caleb Stickley; another grandchild to be born in October; a brother, Leo and wife Linda, who was Cathy's lifelong friend; and five nieces and nephews.
Cathy also was survived by lifelong friend and fishing buddy, Shirley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Neville and Betty (Nemec) Boyle; a sister, Cheryl Adamson; brothers, Patrick and James Boyle; and a nephew, James Boyle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were to be sent to Cathy’s family, c/o Papich-Kuba Janeba Chapel West, 1604 J St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Cathy is buried at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Catherine Ann (Boyle) Stickley was born Jan. 7, 1957, in Cedar Rapids, and was a lifelong resident. She owned and operated a taxi cab for Century Cab Company.
Cathy was an avid painter and many of her paintings hang in her children’s homes today. She loved being outdoors, especially camping, fishing and visiting the many wonderful parks in Cedar Rapids.
On Friday, April 29, 2011, Cathy was stabbed to death after dropping off one of her fares.
Johnathan Dewayne Mitchell, 33, of Cedar Rapids was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in Cathy's death, but was acquitted by a Story County jury on Oct. 23, 2013.
A celebration of Cathy’s life was held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Outlook Pavilion at Ellis Park. Papich-Kuba Chapel West served the family.
Cathy's survivors included four children, Christopher Petersen and wife Amanda, Dawn Stickley, Tiffany Stickley and David Stickley; five grandchildren, Tiara Petersen, Monica Raue, Devin Barnard, Tannon Petersen and Caleb Stickley; another grandchild to be born in October; a brother, Leo and wife Linda, who was Cathy's lifelong friend; and five nieces and nephews.
Cathy also was survived by lifelong friend and fishing buddy, Shirley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Neville and Betty (Nemec) Boyle; a sister, Cheryl Adamson; brothers, Patrick and James Boyle; and a nephew, James Boyle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were to be sent to Cathy’s family, c/o Papich-Kuba Janeba Chapel West, 1604 J St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Cathy is buried at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
Cathy was an avid painter and many of her paintings hang in her children’s homes today. She loved being outdoors, especially camping, fishing and visiting the many wonderful parks in Cedar Rapids.
On Friday, April 29, 2011, Cathy was stabbed to death after dropping off one of her fares.
Johnathan Dewayne Mitchell, 33, of Cedar Rapids was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree robbery in Cathy's death, but was acquitted by a Story County jury on Oct. 23, 2013.
A celebration of Cathy’s life was held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Outlook Pavilion at Ellis Park. Papich-Kuba Chapel West served the family.
Cathy's survivors included four children, Christopher Petersen and wife Amanda, Dawn Stickley, Tiffany Stickley and David Stickley; five grandchildren, Tiara Petersen, Monica Raue, Devin Barnard, Tannon Petersen and Caleb Stickley; another grandchild to be born in October; a brother, Leo and wife Linda, who was Cathy's lifelong friend; and five nieces and nephews.
Cathy also was survived by lifelong friend and fishing buddy, Shirley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Neville and Betty (Nemec) Boyle; a sister, Cheryl Adamson; brothers, Patrick and James Boyle; and a nephew, James Boyle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were to be sent to Cathy’s family, c/o Papich-Kuba Janeba Chapel West, 1604 J St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Cathy is buried at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.
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