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1958
2013
3412 Frank Scott Pkwy West
Belleville, Illinois
Catherine "Katy" Stein, 55, born May 3, 1958 in California passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 surrounded by her family at her residence in Millstadt. Katy and her husband were owners of the GNC store in Swansea. Katy retired from the Swansea Police Department, providing service as a school resource officer and a crisis intervention negotiator. Prior to her service as a police officer, Katy worked for Child Protective Services helping to remove abused children from homes of neglect and abuse. She was a world traveler and was proud to have climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. She was a passionate supporter of the Special Olympics and was a member of Green Mount Road Church of Christ.
Katy is preceded in death by her parents, John and Frances (nee Wilson) Clancy.
Katy is survived by her husband of 37 years, John Stein; daughter, Emily (Keith) McPherson; sons, Chris and Adam Stein; grandson, Konnor McPherson; a brother, Paul; sisters, Joanie (Larry)Hoff and Maura (John) Penny; her mother-in-law, Frances Soistman and father-in-law, George Stein, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Linda (Tommy) Peters and Mary (the late Joe) Miller; brothers-in-law, George III (Linda) Stein, and Mark (Barbara) Stein; and special friends, Bob and Addy Ginter and Carl Klossen.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com. Donations are appreciated to the family to establish a special memorial in Katy's honor or Special Olympics.
Visitation: Friends may call on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 12:30 -1 p.m. at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois
Funeral Service: A procession honoring Katy and her service as an officer of the law will leave the funeral home on Saturday for a memorial service scheduled at 2 p.m. at Green Mount Road Church of Christ, 25 N. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL.
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April 8, 2014
Lisa Herman
I didn't know you well but I always saw you patrolling our city and keeping it safe. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace!! God Bless you!!
June 5, 2013
linda peters
Katy, You were a great sister-in-law, Im so very happy that you became part of our family, You will truly be missed!!!! Everytime i think of you, i will always r emember you smiling that beautiful smile of yours!!!! I LOVEl YOU KATY!!!!! linda
June 4, 2013
Dave Hinshaw
Dear,Sweet Katy- We were kindred spirits nearly 4 decades. And in spite of the time and distance between us, her laughter and love was omnipresent. She had a special grace and spirit that said, "give me a challenge, and I'll meet it with joy". Katy was brilliant. May she be a patron of driving this disease away- for it cannot live amongst Katy's bright colors. She was a bright light girl.
Much love
May 20, 2013
Hi. Joanie and I are best friends. I am so very sorry about Katy. I had met her years ago. She certainly had a full life. Lots of fun, laughs, good times and memories. I am thinking about all of you.
Susan Kline
May 20, 2013
Joanie Haines
Katy your twin's heart is broken but the bond between us isn't. You'll be forever in my heart and it was a privilege being your twin. Love you forever.
May 19, 2013
Robin Lupardus
" Katy, your brother loved you so much...there is such a void in his heart and tears in his eye's. You will truly be missed forever " Robin Lupardus
May 19, 2013
Michelle & Jim Juelfs
Our Prayers Going Out To U All During This Time, May God Be With U , Very Sincerely...
May 19, 2013
Peggy Ottinger
May 17, 2013
Colleen Faulcon
John,i am so sorry for your loss. God bless you, Chris, Emily and Adam. Much love to you. Colleen Faulcon (Stein) ?
May 17, 2013
Swansea street dept
Our prayers or with Katie and her family ( you will be missed)
May 17, 2013
Julie Samples
Katie was a joy to have in our lives,always smiling and bubbly. She was always helpful as our school resource officer and in the community.She touched more lives then she could ever know.
May 17, 2013
Ally Scott
Chris and family. Our thoughts are with you. We love you Chris and we are always here.
May 16, 2013
Dennis and Darlene Nicholas
We met Katie in 2006 on a trip to Aruba through our friends Bob and Addy Ginter. From the minute we met we developed a special friendship. Katie's smile in so contagious and will truly be missed by all that she has touched. I just wish we had the chance to share more time with this amazing person. We will miss you Katie. You will definitely brighten up heaven. God Bless.
May 16, 2013
May 16, 2013
Chip & Kathy Gray
Katy will be missed by everyone. She was such a sweet, dedicated gal. God bless her and help her family through this difficult time.
May 16, 2013
carl clossen
katy you will always be loved by everybody who new you. you will always be my best friend.love you always.
May 16, 2013
J Kirkland
Katie was such a great School Resource Officer! Patient and kind. It was great to have her around school!
May 15, 2013
Dawn Rollins
Aunt Katy you were a wonderful, strong and couragious woman. You were loved by all who knew you and will be greatly missed.I will see you on the other side.....
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