She was born in Springfield, Illinois, on April 24, 1936, to Jesse and Helen (Guinan) Lee.
Anne married Sylvan “Pete” Kapusta on February 5, 1966, at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, with Bishop William A. O’Connor officiating. In her early years, she worked for Bishop O’Connor. After marrying Pete, she devoted herself to raising their children and caring for the family.
A devout Irish Catholic, Anne was a member of the Legion of Mary and actively participated in many church activities at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing pinochle and bunco, and spending time in nature.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete; son, Michael; parents; brother, Robert (Betty) Lee; infant sister, Patricia; and sisters-in-law Sister Mary Bernardine, Sister Mary Stephanie Kapusta, and Genevieve (Joseph) Ozanic.
Anne is survived by her daughters, Maureen (Chris) Wangard of St. Louis, Missouri, and Megan Kapusta of Springfield, IL; granddaughters, Clare, Margaret, and Sarah Wangard of St. Louis and Leanne Kapusta of Springfield; great-granddaughter, Skyla of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews, and many cousins.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
A rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2000 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62702, with Father George officiating.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help cover Anne’s final expenses.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703.
Please visit www.butlerspringfield.com to offer condolences.
