Catherine LaFortune
August 16, 1919 ~ May 31, 2010
Catherine LaFortune, 90, of Mitchell and formerly of Highmore, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell.
Mass of Christian Burial were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 5, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Highmore with Father Paul Nereparmpil officiating. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Highmore. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2010 followed by a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church.
Catherine was born August 16, 1919 to William A. and Jessie B. (Mason) Lee in Highmore, South Dakota. She attended elementary in Highmore and later graduated from Highmore High School.
On April 25, 1938, Catherine married William G. “Bud” LaFortune in Highmore. To this union, five children were born: Carolyn, Richard, Sylvia, Jessie and Terrence. In 1965, Bud and Catherine moved into Highmore. Throughout the years, Catherine cooked at the Stephan’s Restaurant in Highmore. She and Bud also did custodial work at St. Mary’s Church. Catherine moved to the Crystal Manor in Mitchell, South Dakota on March 11, 2005 after she fractured her hip. On September 23, 2008, she then moved to Firesteel Healthcare Center.
In her spare time, Catherine enjoyed sewing and cooking. She also loved spending time with her family and friends. Catherine was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Altar Society.
Grateful to have shared in her life are her children: Carolyn (Gerald) Morrison of Piedmont, SC, Sylvia (James) Bies of Huron, SD, Jessie (Donald) Hagemeyer of Sioux Falls, SD and Terrence LaFortune of Piedmont, SC; nine grandchildren: Sonya (Jeff) Lindsey of Easley, SC, Brenda Manley of Simpsonville, SC, Michael (Desiree) Morrison of Piedmont, SC, Gregory (Katrina) Morrison of Pelzer, SC, Gary (Kristen) Kindle of Broomfield, SC, Steven (Connie) Kindle of Colorado Springs, CO, Rebecca (Troy) Mielitz of Sioux Falls, SD, Dean (Sheryl) Yasgar of Sioux Falls, SD and Mark (LaNett) Genzler of Highmore, SD; 23 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Bell of Belle Fourche, SD and one brother, Harold (Norma) Lee of Spokane, WA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud on March 22, 1989; son, Richard on June 30, 2007; infant brother; one brother, Howard and one twin sister, Florence.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Catherine's arrangements.
CELEBRANT
Father Paul Nereparmpil
CASKETBEARERS
Gary Kindle
Dean Yasgar
Troy Mielitz
Nicholas Mielitz
Orville Gran
Reed Westcott
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All Her Family & Friends
GUESTBOOK
Mary Jo Gran
LECTORS
Becky Mielitz
Gary Kindle
Kristen Kindle
GIFTBEARERS
Taylor Kindle
Alex Kindle
Kyle Yasgar
Ricki Yasgar
ORGANIST
Katherin Hieb
SOLOIST
Roger Day
"Just A Closer Walk With Thee"
"In The Garden"
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"How Great Thou Art
"Amazing Grace"
"Song of Farewell"
INTERMENT
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Highmore, South Dakota
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I am Sonya, the first grandchild. I send my prayers to all in my family. Grandma has always been there and the loss is felt deeply.
Jessie & family,
My deepest sympathy to each of you.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Wagner
Sioux Falls,SD
So sorry to here about your mother she always had a word to Bob and me she would have something ro say… So know she is with Bob too.
My Friend, Jessie:
My love and condolences are with you and your family in the passing of your dear mother.
you and your family are in our prayers.
(Jessie & Don) You have my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother.
God bless you all…Catherine was a good friend…
Roger Day and Family
My deepest sympathy to the family. I have so many good memories of Catherine when I worked with her at Stephen’s Cafe. She was always so patient and kind to a silly, and sometimes clueless little high school girl. And of course I will never forget the night of the lemonade cookies. Rest peacefully sweet friend, until we meet again.
You all are in my prayers. I can remember all the times I played as a child with my cousins at Aunt Catherines home. I can remember Uncle Bud teasing me, Catherine telling him to leave me alone and the crush I had on Terry. Uncle Bud has been waiting along time for her to get to heaven. She was a wonderful lady! Know that we will keep you all in our prayers as you go through this
difficult time of passing. I wish I could be there to see you all.
Sincerely,
Jim, Michelle, Nash, Seth, Cordel and Chasity
I’m so sorry to here about Catherine. Catherine was a sweet lady. Always had the time to stop by and say Hi.My heart goes out to the FAMILY.Patti