Cathy Jobgen-Calvert, 68, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena. Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Galena. She was born in Galena on August 12, 1957, the daughter of Virginia Turpin-Mefford and Joseph Jobgen. Cathy graduated from Galena High School in 1975, graduated from Capri College, and worked as a cosmetologist for 10 years. Cathy later worked as a CNA and Medication Aide and at the Jo Daviess County workshop up to her retirement. Cathy’s true passion was caring for others; it brought her incredible joy working with the consumers at The Workshop and in the memory care units at nursing homes in Dubuque. Cathy married Roger Weis in 1976 and through this marriage, had three children, Stacy, Robby, and Sean. She later married the love of her life, Kenneth Calvert, and they had two children, Jennifer and Casey. Being a Mom, Grandma, and Wife was her greatest accomplishment and blessing in life. Cathy was a former member of Galena EMS, the Galena Elks Lodge, and was nominated as “Mother of the Year” in 2022. She enjoyed decorating cakes for various weddings, celebrations, and her grandchildren’s birthdays. Cathy was a woman of faith, and her warm smile and calming presence were noticed by all who met her. She jumped at the opportunity to participate in and dress up for fun, festive occasions. She loved to laugh and never took life too seriously. Cathy loved spending time with her GHS classmates and friends, and with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Cathy is survived by her loving husband Kenneth Calvert, two daughters, Stacy (Serg) Bouldoukian of Galena, Jennifer (Kaleb) Dubale of Sioux Falls, SD, three sons, Robert (Elly) Weis of Dubuque, IA, Sean (Cassie) Weis of Dubuque, Casey (Veronica) Calvert of Maricopa, AZ, her beloved grandchildren Kristin and Allyson Farrey, Khloe Bouldoukian, Izabelle, Lydia, Tate, and Avah Weis, Hope Weis, Charlie and Juliana Dubale, two brothers, Gary (Mary) Jobgen, of Galena and Randy (Julie) Jobgen, of Port Charlotte, FL, and her very dear friend, Suzette Einsweiler. She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, Rosie and Kenneth Calvert, and two brothers, Richard and Robert Jobgen. The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and Avera Hospice, Sioux Falls, SD, for their loving care.
Cathy Calvert
Sending much love to the family! Cathy was so much fun and a wonderful person. Thinking of you all!
Sending our sincere condolences to Cathy’s family. She was a great friend and we will miss her.
So very sorry. Cathy was a lovely person. Condolences to her family.
Cathy was a bright light, always with a smile and laugh. Great cousin.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thoughts with Cathy family. I remember playing with her as a child with her cousin Kathy Turpin. It was a good time having the three girls together.
Condolences to Cathy’s family, she was a very lovely person and so formative and welcoming of me in my formative years. She will be missed greatly!
Bill & I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your whole family. Remember the good times with her.
I have wonderful memories of Cathy from several years back when we belonged to Galena Bible church. She had the greatest sense of humor ever. And she definitely loved people & the Lord.
Cathy was an angel sent to help my mom even before she was diagnosed with cancer. When mom was diagnosed with cancer she took extra care of her. Since I lived 1000 miles away, Cathy would keep me updated. I love her still for the kindness God poured into her. Rest well friend. No more tears or pain. Praying for peace for the family.
We remember Cathy as a great, fun loving student at Capri College. With sympathy, The Staff of Capri College.