Catherine M. Stein, born October 7, 1953, departed this world peacefully in her sleep on October 6, 2021. Cathy was the 2nd child of Lester and Dolores (Schneider) Stein of Tamaroa, IL.
Cathy was a genuinely unique person who paved her own way, first in the big city of Chicago with a career in pharmacy and later with her many travels in the U.S. and abroad. She was sweet, kind, funny, loving and she will be dearly missed. For those whose lives she touched, they were better persons for it.
She is survived by her long-time companion Bernd Otte of Chicago. She is also survived by her 5 siblings - Paul (Julie) Stein of O'Fallon, MO, Peggy (John) Caraher of Ft Myers, FL, Danny Stein of Anna, IL, Linda (Allan) Campbell of Edwardsville, IL, Charles Stein of Tamaroa, IL and nieces & nephew Shannon Caraher, Chicago, Alexander Stein and Mallory Stein, both of Tamaroa.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Nancy Sue Stein.
Lakeview Funeral Home oversaw the arrangements in Chicago.
Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tamaroa with Fr. Carl Schrage officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Tamaroa. Cathy will be laid to rest near her parents.
Friends may make memorials to Masses or Immaculate Conception Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.