Cathy Jean Nyhuis, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Sheboygan with her family by her side
on November 29, 2024. She was born in Sheboygan on March 25, 1957 to the late Henry and Myrtle
(Ernst) Diener. She was a graduate of North High School, class of 1975. On June 4, 1977, she married
Ronald Nyhuis at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Together, they raised three children: David,
Timothy, and Brian.
Cathy was a beautiful soul with a big heart. Her life was a beautiful love story, beginning in early
childhood when she “was on the swing sets and saw this kid that walked by named Ron.” She and Ron
crossed paths many times as children, falling in love in their teen years and marrying soon after high
school. Their children remember fondly all of Cathy’s delicious meals, especially around the holidays
when she would make her famous Chex Mix. They also loved to travel together, visiting places like
Yellowstone, Washington D.C., Florida, Tennessee and all around the state of Wisconsin. Sadly, Ron
passed away on April 1, 2017. Like a fairy tale, James Maratik, who also knew Cathy and Ron from
childhood, reconnected with Cathy and they fell in love all over again. On September 16, 2022 they
were married in Sheboygan. Cathy and Jim went on many adventures together, enjoyed exploring
Wisconsin on Jim’s motorcycle, and seeing the country together. Cathy always called her children “her
boys,” and loved doting on her grandchildren. She will be missed deeply by her family and friends.
Cathy is survived by her husband James Maratik, her children David, Timothy, and Brian (Carley) Nyhuis,
her grandchildren Alana and Tabitha Nyhuis, her brother Mark (Nancey) Diener, and her sister Mary
(Gary) Morrelle. She is further survived by many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Nyhuis, and her sister Janice
(Lee) Boldt.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Cathy’s life will take place at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1019 N. 7th St.,
Sheboygan, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Tyler Werner officiating. Relatives and
friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for their warmth and
compassion while caring for Cathy.
Please visit our website at www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to share memories and offer condolences.
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