Kathy A. "Stretch" Rasp

Kathy A. "Stretch" Rasp obituary

Kathy A. "Stretch" Rasp

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Kathy Rasp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Kathy "Stretch" A. Rasp, 70, of Belleville, IL, born Sunday, December 12, 1954, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL.

Stretch worked as a Flight attendant for Ozark, TWA, American Airlines also was a Secretary for Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 101. She was a member of St. Augustine's of Canterbury Catholic Church, Avid Golfer and loved the St. Louis Blues.

She was preceded in death by her:

Parents:

James and Shirley, nee Schaab, Rasp

Brothers:

Rick Rasp
Christopher Rasp

Surviving are her:

Brothers:

Mark (Susan) Rasp of Shiloh
Robert Rasp of Millstadt, IL

Sister:

Shari (Gene) Campbell of Troy, IL

Nieces and Nephews:

Stacy (Scott) Miller
Peggy Rasp (McGraw)
Geno Campbell
Heather Rasp (Adam)

Great Nieces and Nephews:

Warner
Walker
Valerie
Cameron
Emerson
John

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Kurrus Funeral Home

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Service

1:00 p.m.

Kurrus Funeral Home

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Interment

Green Mount Catholic Cemetery

Belleville, IL

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.