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Lois Tornberg Obituary

Lois Jean Tornberg, nee Krebs, age 72, of LaGrange Park. Beloved wife of John B. Tornberg of 50 years; loving mother of Karen (Beth Cook) and Mark (Denise) Tornberg; loving grandmother of Jonathan and Matthew; aunt to Pamela Folkens and Bruce Vojak. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Jennie Krebs and her sister, Arlene Vojak. Lois grew up in Riverside and worked at the Western Electric Hawthorne plant where she met John. Lois and John were members of St. Michaels Lutheran Church where Lois served on the Altar Guild and worked in the library. A lifelong Cubs fan, Lois believed to the end that this is their year! Lois will lie in state from 9 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at St. Michaels Lutheran Church, 500 E. 31st Street, LaGrange Park, IL 60526. Memorials appreciated to St. Michaels Lutheran Church or the Arthritis Association of Greater Chicago. Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Sep. 18, 2008.

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Nancy Nehmer

September 23, 2008

Karen,
What a gift to have been there with her when God said, "This is the last breath. Now you're home!" He gives and takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
I am so glad you have the memories to treasure and share for the rest of your life.

Peace,

Rosemary Morris

September 20, 2008

Dear Karen,
My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope memories of the good times will comfort you in your sorrow.

Lory Fournier

September 20, 2008

Karen and Family - God bless each of you through this sad time, but know that Lois is home forever now. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jan Lindberg

September 19, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Beth Gervase

September 19, 2008

Karen,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. You have been and will continue to be in our prayers. There are arms around you today and will continue to support you in these difficult times. "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:23 Beth Gervase

John and Lois Tornberg

September 19, 2008

Lois Tornberg

September 19, 2008

Susan Soric

September 19, 2008

Dear Tornberg Family,

My prayers go out to you in this time of grief and loss. I was honored to have met Lois. I know she will be greatly missed.

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