Catherine “Cathy” Ina Grilli, age 71, of Chandler, AZ, died Sunday, October 19, 2025 at her summer home in Birchwood, WI.

She was born on February 15, 1954 in St. Paul, MN to Foster and Shirley (Geilfuss) Dunwiddie. Cathy graduated from Edina High School and then graduated from the University of Minnesota. She was married to Thomas Grilli on April 29, 1978 in Edina, MN. She enjoyed her frog collection, canning, fishing, gardening, was a wine collector and loved her seasonal home in Birchwood. Cathy loved her Miniature Australian Shepherd dog Kira.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Grilli; three children, Deanna (Jobe) Adams, Christina “Tina” (John) Meador and David (Genny) Grilli; seven grandchildren; a step grandchild; a sister, Carolyn (Gerald) Chasteen; a brother, William (Rebecca) Dunwiddie; nieces and nephews; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Foster and Shirley Dunwiddie; and a niece, Amelia. Graveside Services will be held at 1:30PM Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at St. Anthony Abbot Cemetery in Cumberland, WI.

Last Update: Oct 24, 2025 8:18 am CDT