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Delphine Kroeger Obituary

DELPHINE JANAN KROEGER Delphine Janan Kroeger (nee Lewis), age 86, a lifelong Elmhurst resident, passed away April 22, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Leonard F. "Bud" Kroeger. Loving mother of Marianne (Eldred Denny), Susan, Linda Tregler, Gayle (James) Borel, and Teresa (Michael) Hvidhyld. Cherished nana of Jeremy (Megan), Michael, James, and Benjamin Tregler and Daniel and Kristen Borel. Dear sister of Sharon (William D.) Johnson, Sally (Edward J.) Rudman, and the late Madeleine (Walter) Pedersen, Leo G. (Esther) Lewis, Jr., and David O. (Rita) Lewis. Fond aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Known for her generous heart and wonderful sense of humor, Delphine was a devoted homemaker for many years and also worked for several Elmhurst medical practices before retiring in 1986. Her greatest joys in life were her family, friends, faith, laughter, and anything chocolate. Memorial gathering from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in the Fireside Room, Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst, followed by Mass at 10:45 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Arthritis Foundation, the Visitation School Athletic Program Attn: Linda Roberts, Athletic Director, Visitation Catholic School, 851 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL, 60126,, or to an organization of your choice will be appreciated.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on May 17, 2013.

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August 9, 2013

Missing you, mom.

May 17, 2013

Dear Mom,
Thank you for being the best Mom. I know you are at peace now & that the good Lord will help us find ours. Thank you for the gifts of life, faith, understanding, forgiveness, compassion, & the list goes on.... You will be greatly missed by many & memories will help to give us comfort. My hope is that when you arrived in heaven, you not only saw God, but that Dad was there to greet you as well, I know how much you missed him. May God bless you & Dad & keep you both close. I love you! Much-a-much!!

May 17, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you honor Janan's memory tomorrow. Please know we share your loss.
Norma and Warren Erickson

Mom's birthday at Silverado

May 13, 2013

Lake Geneva with grandkids, August 2012

May 13, 2013

Leslie, Bill, Colleen & Ryan Gould

May 13, 2013

So many memories of my second "mom"... From back in our high school days to the present where she always welcomed my family into yours! We were lucky to have her part of our lives! She was a special lady!!

May 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Kroeger girls as you go through this day. God bless you all for learning the lessons your mother taught you.

mary mariano

May 12, 2013

First Mother's Day without mom Janan.She is now waltzing with your dad in heaven.Chatting with her favorite soap opera character Mrs. Chancellor.We'll miss her.

mary mariano

May 12, 2013

First Mother's Day without mom Janan.She's now waltzing with your dad in heaven and chatting with her favorite soap opera character,that formidable Mrs.Chancellor.We'll miss her so much.

Glenn & Shari Denny

May 12, 2013

We know this Mother's Day will be hard for you, and we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Gayle Borel

May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day Mom! Love you more....:)

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May

18

Memorial service

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Visitation Catholic Church Fireside Room

779 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL

May

18

Funeral Mass

10:45 a.m.

Visitation Catholic Church Fireside Room

79 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL

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