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Lorma Alwes Obituary

Lorma F. Alwes

Lorma F. Alwes, nee Zielke, age 91, longtime resident of Downers Grove, formerly of Lemont, at rest December 25, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL.

Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Laura (Frank) Blazek, Lynn (John Burrs) Haibach and Shelly (Normann) Black; devoted grandmother of Scott, Norman, Joseph, Michael, Alex and Amanda; dearest great grandmother of 6; dear sister of Emily Coristine and Herb Zielke; fond aunt of several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church 305 Lemont St., Lemont. Visitation Friday at the Church from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Interment St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery.

Information, 630-257-2123 or www.gerharzfuneralhome.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Dec. 28, 2018.

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St. Matthew Lutheran Church

305 Lemont St., Lemont, IL

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