Astrid Lumbye (Sorensen) Rapp

Astrid Lumbye Rapp (nee Sorensen) of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on March 25, 2019 at age 88.  She was born July 21, 1930 in Chicago to the late George and Theodora Sorensen.

Astrid will be deeply missed by her beloved children, James (Kellie) Rapp, Anita (Russ) Roewer, and Melinda (Brian) Wolfe; cherished grandchildren, Ryan Rapp, Drew Roewer, Madison Wolfe and Lauren Wolfe; dear brother, Hans Sorensen; and treasured family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her darling husband, James Haslam Rapp, cherished grandson, Dillon Roewer; and dear sister, Doris Witt.

Astrid lived in Crystal Lake for 82 years and graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School in 1948.  She married her one great love James on October 24, 1953.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Auntie and friend.  She worked as a telephone operator and realtor and loved living on Crystal Lake for 63 years.  She will be remembered for her love of family and friends, sense of humor, kindness, caring heart, love of gardening and Crystal Lake.

The memorial visitation will be 4-8pm, Friday, March 29, 2019 at Davenport Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave in Crystal Lake.  Her funeral will be at 10am, Saturday, March 30 at First Congregational Church, 461 Pierson St in Crystal Lake.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials be made to the Crystal Lake Park District for the Monarch Butterfly Garden, dedicated in Astrid’s memory, located across the street from Main Beach.