Kathy Ann Cagle, 75, of Burlington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Born April 6, 1950 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Pat and Marie Langer Patterson. Kathy earned her nursing degree at SCC and worked for Burlington Medical Center before devoting her life to her home and family. She married Dr. Jon H. Gates on October 9, 1977, in Nauvoo, Ill. and together raised eight children before his passing on Dec. 12, 2002. On Dec. 30, 2006, she married Thomas J. Cagle in Burlington, and they shared 19 wonderful years as husband and wife.
Kathy loved to be physically active, especially biking and working out with friends at the Burlington YMCA several times a week. She had a soft spot for animals and rescued many cats over the years. She enjoyed reading, Cardinals’ Baseball, puzzles, all things Abraham Lincoln, summertime, barbecues and Mexican food while sipping on a Diet Coke. Her faith in the Lord was strong. But Kathy’s family brought her the most joy, the roles of Wife, Mother, Grammy, Sister, Daughter, and Friend meaning the most to her. She was beautiful, strong, loyal, hilarious, fun, loving, generous and kind and will be deeply missed.
Survivors include husband, Tom Cagle; two brothers, Bill (Julia) Patterson and Bob (Marta) Patterson; eight children, Tina (Trent) Vance, Ben Gates, J.P. (Jenna) Gates, Kelly (Gordon) Hunt, Steve Gates, Mike (Mary) Gates, Terri (Eric) McCrory, and Sandy (Damon) Wick; three step-children, Tanya (Mitch Roth) Cagle-Blum, Troy (Jenny) Cagle, and Taylor (Nicki) Cagle; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several dear
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and late husband, Jon.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. with light refreshments on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
The memorial service for Mrs. Cagle will be 1 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
A memorial has been established for PAW's Animal Shelter.