Catherine “Cathy” Alice (Sandmeyer) Newville, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2025, at her home in Butte MT following a long battle with Cancer.
Cathy was born on January 28th, 1958, in St. James MN to Bob and Alice Sandmeyer. She graduated from St. James high school in 1977. After high school she moved to Fairmont where she worked at the Nicholas Theater. That is where she met the love of her life, Jim. They were married in 1979 and were blessed with two daughters Angie & Teresa. She was active in 4H and FFA. She later became an active member of ASSE, Women of Today, American Legion Auxiliary and Fraternal order of Eagles in St. James. She was a big supporter of the American Cancer Society and founded “Wings of Hope” to help raise money in the fight against cancer. She enjoyed playing cards and board games, quilting, camping and spending time with her friends and family.
Cathy is survived by her husband James Newville, and their children Angie Newville & Teresa (Roman) Nalivka. Her 2 grandchildren, Reed and Olivia, sisters Barb Reed, Diane (Mark) Forsyth, Brenda Black, and many nieces and nephews.
Cathy is proceeded in death by her parents Bob & Alice Sandmeyer and brother Steve.
The service will be on May 31st at St. Ann’s catholic church ant 9 :00 of the visitation, 10 for the service. internment directly after at Mountain View Cemetery and then a luncheon at the Ore Cart at Butte airport.
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to care for Cathy and her family.
Please visit below to leave a condolence or share a memory of Cathy.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m.
Saturday May 31, 2025
St. Ann's Catholic Church
2100 Farragut Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday May 31, 2025
St. Ann's Catholic Church
2100 Farragut Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Interment
Immediately Following Mass
Saturday May 31, 2025
Mountain View Cemetery
3910 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Luncheon
Following Interment
Saturday May 31, 2025
The Ore Cart
101 Airport Rd
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m.
Saturday May 31, 2025
St. Ann's Catholic Church
2100 Farragut Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday May 31, 2025
St. Ann's Catholic Church
2100 Farragut Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Interment
Immediately Following Mass
Saturday May 31, 2025
Mountain View Cemetery
3910 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Luncheon
Following Interment
Saturday May 31, 2025
The Ore Cart
101 Airport Rd
Butte, Montana 59701
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Janice Clark Muniz says
My love & prayers to Teresa, Roman,Reed & Olivia, and all of the Newville Family.
May her memories hold dear in your hearts.
Rest in peace
Janice Muniz
Michele Thompson says
First meet Cathy when we were both serving as District Directors for MN WT in 1995/96-then as State Program Managers in 1996/97 (her as Civic Awareness, me as Personal Enrichment). Will always remember her trying to “crash” our internal program manager meetings – she became our “internal pm wanna-be””. She was always up for fun – even dressing as a clown for the Hazen ND parade when 8-10 of us were out there trying to promote an extension there! She WILL be missed by SO MANY in her WT family!! RIP my “WT sister””!!
Cheryl Miller says
RIP Cathy, I will always remember the fun we had serving on the National Women of Today Board under Karen Irwin and Karen Hekr. Lots of laughter and fun! You gave cancer a good fight my friend. Rest easy now.
To your family, I pray the hole left in your hearts be filled with wonderful memories. God bless you and your family.
Victoria Vitale says
Cathy was such a wonderful person who I met through US Women of Today while serving on board. May she rest in peace now and condolences and prayers for her family.
Denise says
Teresa, Roman ans families so sorry for your loss. May her Memory be Eternal. Denise Horne
Ted Thomas says
As one of Cathy’s many nephews, I remember meeting Cathy not long after she and Jim started dating. It wasn’t long before she was part of our extended family. Although I will miss her, I will always cherish the many happy, funny and sometimes sad memories we shared.