Cathy Aurand , 53, of Lena, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on April 19 , 2023 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois surrounded with her family by her side.  Cathy was born on May 25 , 1969 in Rockford to Donald and Ann (Bivens) Taylor.  She attended Rockford Lutheran High School and graduated from Phil Campbell High School in Alabama in 1987.  Cathy married Bob Aurand on October 21 , 2009 in Galena.  Cathy worked previously as an EMT for the Blackhawk Fire Department.  Most recently, Cathy enjoyed staying home to spend time with her loving grandchildren.

Cathy enjoyed cooking, Friday night fish fry's, watching her favorite TV shows, tending to her plants, having bonfires with her friends and family, and spoiling her grandchildren.  Cathy was very much a people pleaser.

Cathy is survived by her husband Bob of Lena, their children; Kayla (Shaun) Stephens of Rockford, Kelsey (Brandon) Gilbert of Lena, Hailey (Josh G.) Carr of Lena, Mandy (Brett) Brooker of South Wayne, WI, Ben Aurand of Warren, Dusty (Alicia) Sigafus of South Wayne, WI, and Eddie (Jackie) Sigafus of Freeport, grandchildren; Keileigh , Kaisley , Kenleigh , Kyzer , Kylynn , Logan, Sophia, Laine, Zander, Lyla, Elsie, Kaylee, Zoey, Josie, Zach, Addison, Evan, and Layla, her mother; Ann Jones of Rockford, her siblings; Linda Shine of Byron, Russell Jones of Michigan, and Jeana (Chuck) Keen of Roscoe, several nieces, nephews, and many special friends.

She was preceded in death by her fathers; Donald Taylor and Ralph Jones, her son; Zachary Joseph, grandson; Kyler Russell, and her beloved dog Molly.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, April 26 , 2023 at the Leamon Funeral Home, in Lena.

Immediately following the services, a celebration of life will be held at the Lena Community Center (497 Lions Drive).

Sean Huguenin will officiate the services.

Cremation rites have been accorded.