Catherine M. Momany
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Catherine M. Momany

  • October 18, 1935 - January 3, 2012
  • Benton Harbor, Michigan
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“Janine, Stephen and families, Your family and mine went to Woodmere Church of God in Muskegon at the same time. Your Mom had such a sweet, soft...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Jeanne Collins - Muskegon, MI

“So very thankful to Mom and Dad for dedicating me to Christ when I was an infant, bringing me up in the church, helping lead me to a life of faith,...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Janine M. Borreson - daughter

“I was so sad to learn of the passing of dear sweet Catherine from this earth, but know she is rejoicing in the presence of Jesus! While on staff at...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Judy Hughes - Cincinnati, OH

“We will miss Catherine's thoughtful insights, her warm,sweet smile,her loving, gentle personality and her strength with which she loved her Lord and...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Sherrill & Randy Schwalich - MI

“Will miss Catherine. She was a true prayer warrior & sweet woman. She & I attended Crystal Springs Church of God on Sunday nights. She loved to...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Becky Beach - Benton Harbor, MI

“Steve, Nancy, Gary and Janine, Your mother was a dear friend to my wife Carol and I. She was such a wonderful person and one of the pillars for...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Rick Blumenberg - Bridgman, MI

“I met Catherine at First Church of God during the Prayer Meetings on Wednesday nights. She was the sweetest woman in the world. Such a prayer warrior...Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Andrea Kleinschmidt - St. Joseph, MI

“Steven and Nancy. You are in our prayers. Cathy was such a beautiful,sweet Christian who loved her Lord and family. We always had such wonderful...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Nila and Don Scroggs - Crete, IL

“Your mom and I met thru the Primetimers ministry at her church. We sat together at the Christmas meal. She was so sweet and I looked forward to...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Sharon Cronkright - NIles, MI

“Stephen and Nancy - I was so sad to hear of your mother's death. I only met her personally a couple of times, but was impressed with her kindness to...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Carol Honderich - Goshen, IN

“Nancy, your family has been in my prayers the last couple of days. I know you will miss your friend (who happens to be your mother-in-law)! The pain...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Shelly Coffman - Elkhart, IN

“Nancy and Stephen, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Nancy, I know Catherine was much more than a mother-in-law to you. That...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Cindy Miller - South Bend, IN


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Catherine M. Momany, 76, of Benton Harbor, went to meet her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.

A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday at First Church of God, 2627 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, with Rev. Robert Confer officiating. Burial will follow at Shanghai Cemetery in Eau Claire. Friends may call from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God. Those wishing to sign Catherine's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Catherine was born October 18, 1935 in Chicago to William & Mildred (Sisson) Oakes. The family moved to Benton Harbor and Catherine graduated from Benton Harbor High School. On April 3, 1953, she married Roy Lee Momany in Benton Harbor. Catherine was involved in banking the majority of her career, retiring from Comerica Bank in Muskegon after 16 years as bookkeeper and installment loan officer. Catherine was a member of the First Church of God and the Prime Timers Ministry. Her life revolved around her church & serving her Lord Jesus. She spent much of her time in prayer and reading the bible, and offering to help others in any way that she could. Catherine enjoyed attending annual Church of God Camp Meetings in Grand Junction, Michigan & Anderson, Indiana.

Catherine is survived by her children-Janine (Gary) Borreson of Maple City, MI, Stephen (Nancy) Momany of Elkhart, IN; three grandchildren-Rachael (Greg) Piller, Gabriel (Daisy) Borreson, & Levi (Erin) Borreson; and three great-grandchildren-Devin, Zosia, & Elka. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father Herbert Schmidke, her daughter Connie Lee Momany on August 5, 1981and her husband Roy on September 6, 2003.