Camp Point, Illinois, Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday

Lillian Cate, known as Lil, marks the milestone at her local church.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Lillian Cate, a 100-year-old resident of Camp Point, Illinois, celebrated her birthday at the Camp Point United Methodist Church, where she has been a longtime member. The church organized the celebration to honor Cate and her history with the congregation.

Why it matters

Reaching the centenarian milestone is an impressive feat, and Cate's lifelong involvement with her local church community highlights the importance of community and tradition in small-town America.

The details

Cate's 100th birthday was on February 27, and as of March 1, she is 100 years and two days old. The church set up the celebration to honor Cate and her history, as she has been attending the church since she was married.

  • Lillian Cate's 100th birthday was on February 27, 2026.
  • The celebration took place on March 1, 2026, two days after her birthday.

The players

Lillian Cate

A 100-year-old resident of Camp Point, Illinois, who has been a longtime member of the Camp Point United Methodist Church.

Camp Point United Methodist Church

The church that organized the celebration to honor Lillian Cate's 100th birthday and her history with the congregation.

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What they’re saying

“I just hope that everybody lives as long as I do. And has a good happy healthy life. And that is the most important thing, is to be healthy and happy.”

— Lillian Cate (WGEM)

The takeaway

Reaching the centenarian milestone is a remarkable achievement, and Lillian Cate's lifelong involvement with her local church community demonstrates the enduring importance of community and tradition in small-town America.