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Catherine Lappin Obituary

Lappin, Catherine Anne age 61, of St. Charles, beloved wife of the late Dr. Thomas Lappin, loving mother of Thomas "Tim" (Cathy) Lappin, Peter J. (Terry) Lappin, Christopher H. (Sylvie) Lappin, Michael (Allison) Lappin, Mary A. (Matthew) Metz, Elizabeth (David) Sacco, dear grandmother of 17, beloved daughter of the late Harold "Hal" and Alice Rosensteel, sister of John and Thomas Rosensteel and Peggy Brown, aunt to many. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Church, 408 Cedar St., St. Charles. Interment private. Memorial visitation 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Yurs Wittenberg Funeral Home, 1771 W. State, Geneva. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charitable trust in the memory of Dr. Thomas and Catherine Lappin at 426 S. 3rd St., Genveva, IL, 60134. 630-232-7337. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2003.

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Bob & Judi Mefford

May 30, 2003

Dear Chris and family

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. We know how close you and your siblings were to your parents. They were exceptional people. There is peace in knowing that they are still together and will be always.

Rev. Leon & Brenda Peoples

May 30, 2003

Matt & Mary

May the souls of your Mother and Father through the Mercy of God rest in peace.

Lyn Kern

May 30, 2003

Dear Rosensteels,

It is to you that I send my deepest sympathy. Even though it has been a lifetime since the fun times in Beverly and at Longwood, Anne and Tim's sad news has hit me deeply. I wish I had had the opportunity to be closer to these special gifts from God and their precious family. Through prayer I am hoping to close the distance. I pray daily that the grief may turn more quickly to joy.

God bless you and yours, Anne and Tim.

Love, Lyn (Byrne) Kern

Karen & Ken Kurtz

May 30, 2003

For all of the Lappin children: We share in your sorrow for the sudden loss of your parents. They were a unique, special couple whom we admired. They brought out the best in each other & were blessed with you children. You are all a tribute to them, as they live on in each one of you. They will be missed.

Jason Becker

May 30, 2003

Matt & Mary

It is with great regrets, that I offer my condolences and prayers to you and your entire family.

May the Lord see you through this very difficult time in your life.

GOD BLESS!

Robyn Hall

May 30, 2003

Dearest Mary, Matt and Boys,



Your parents were such wonderful people, and we were very lucky to have met and known them. We are all thinking of you, and so wish we could be there with you. My heart goes out to all of you, please extend our condolences to your family. As always, we are here for you.

Love, Randy, Robyn and Tyler Hall

Gerardo and Nancy Larrea

May 30, 2003

Our deepest sympathies go out to Anne and Tim's beloved children and family. I know how much they meant to her.She was my friend for 50 years and Tim as well after they married.I know how much much they loved each other and how important family was to them. Masses will be celebrated here at the church of San Augustine for the repose of their souls and healing of those left behind.They will be missed.

charles linder

May 29, 2003

Deepest sympathy from Don and Chuck Linder.

Susan LaMantia

May 29, 2003

Annie Rosensteel Lappin was a childhood neighbor & friend. Her sudden passing as well as that of her husband, Tim is deeply saddening. I offer prayers to the families suffering the loss of two extraordinary people.

Pauline Knapczyk

May 29, 2003

Great Sorrow has set upon me. My deepest Condolences and Prayers go out to the entire Lappin Family during this time of need.

Colleen Farrell

May 29, 2003

Matt, my deepest sympathy go out to you and your wife, and your family for the lost of your mother and father in law. No words can take away the pain but my prayers our with you. Colleen

Leslie and Paul Siraco

May 29, 2003

Dear Liz and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although we met your parents only briefly, they evidently were wonderful parents who raised a very close and loving family. May you all be a comfort for one another.

Alizabeth Maskos (Kryger)

May 28, 2003

I am truly sorry for this great lose for the whole Lappin Family. Your parents were like my own when Liz and I were little. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers for years. God be with you during this time.

Susan Harrell

May 28, 2003

I would like to extend my sympathies to the entire Lappin family. I have known Anne for about 10 years. I worked at the St. Charles Dominicks and have thoroughly enjoyed our talks about family and dogs. She is a very generous lady and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed.

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