Karen Lapinne

Karen J. Lapinne, 46, a resident of Cleveland for the past thirteen years, passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at her home. She was a parishioner of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Beverly Peters Cothran. She is survived by her two children: Jennifer Lapinne and fiancée Tyson Gates and Elizabeth Lapinne all of Cleveland; three grandchildren: Kamille Lapinne, Michael Lapinne and Aylisa Lapinne all of Cleveland; one brother, Craig Lazelle of Indiana and one sister, Cindy Elder of Indiana. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church with Father Antonio Giraldo officiating. Interment will be conducted Friday, July 25, 2008 at the Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schereville, Indiana. Her family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Lapinne family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.