Cathleen "Kay" Melinda Cameron, 68 years of Warsaw, Il (formerly of Hamilton, Il) passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, while in the Carthage hospital.

She was born on March 13, 1958, in Keokuk, IA, to Clarence and Barbara (Squires) Cameron. She was unmarried.

She is survived by her siblings, Perry Cameron of Carthage, Il, David (Marie) Cameron of Shawnee, OK, Patrick Cameron of Kenosha, WI, and Deirdre "Dee" (Tamara) Cameron of Gladstone, MO.

Kay was preceded in death by her grandparents, mother - Barbara, father - Clarence and sister - Bonnie.

Kay graduated from Hamilton High School in 1976 (where she played on numerous sports teams) and from Blessing Hospital School of Nursing in Quincy, IL in 1979.

She was active in nursing until 1989 when she moved to Kansas City, MO. There she worked for Equifax as a medical claims' adjustor utilizing her nursing skills. Kay returned to the Warsaw area in 2017 where she became well known locally. She enjoyed the outdoors and pet sitting.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 30th, at Printy Funeral Home at 405 Cherry Street, Carthage, Il. Burial will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hearts of Hancock Humane Society. Printy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.prinityfuneralhomes.com.