March 26, 1951 – March 29, 2020
Cathy J. Juntgen, 69, Monticello, passed away at her residence in the presence of her husband and children on Sunday, March 29, 2020.
She was born on March 26, 1951 in Logansport to the late Thomas Earl and Helen (Quackenbush) Spackman. On July 18, 1970, she married Steven D. Juntgen at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Monticello.
Cathy was a 1969 graduate of Twin Lakes High School and was a member of the National Forensics League. She also played in the band and sang in the choir. She was born with a lifelong passion for animals. Cathy attended Indiana State University. In the summer, Cathy performed at the Indiana Beach Aqua Theater ski show performing the strap and adagio trio acts. Over the span of her career, she worked at Bell Telephone Laboratories, Magnavox, and co-owned a lawn care business in Fort Wayne for 18 years. Cathy was the General Manager of the Indiana Beach campgrounds and the Director of Accommodations for the resort from which she recently retired.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Steve; her children, Michael D. (Megan) Juntgen, Westfield, David W. (Dr. Laura) Juntgen, Westfield, Wendy A. Juntgen, Granger, Ind.; grandchildren, Jake, Zoey, Addison, Elaine, Matthew, Harvey and Duke; her siblings, Tom (Carol) Spackman Jr. of California, Jim (Patty) Spackman, Cornville, Ariz., Joy (Richard) Bailey, Monticello, Ruth (Jim) Davis, Monticello; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and extended family members.
Due to the CDC’s current restrictions of public gatherings, funeral services for Cathy will be held privately for the family. Burial will follow in Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery. A memorial celebration of Cathy’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be offered to the Monticello Christian Church, Happy Tails or ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at aspca.com.
You are encouraged to leave a message of condolence on Cathy’s online guestbook at springerfuneralhome.com.