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LOIS GOCHNAUR, 93 TUCSON, Ariz. - Lois Gochnaur of Tucson, formerly of Freeport, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona, 4 days after her 93rd birthday. Lois was born at home on March 26, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Myra Payne. She graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois. She attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. After college, she was hired by United Airlines as a stewardess during WWII. That is where she met her future husband, Orlando M. Gochnaur (Jackson) of Freeport, Illinois. He was a pilot for United Airlines. They were married April 14, 1944. They lived in Downers Grove, Illinois until 1959 when they moved to Freeport so Lois could help run the family business, Gochnaur's Ready to Wear Clothing and Millinery on Main Street. Orlando died in 1989, and Lois moved part time to Scottsdale, Arizona and then permanently to Tucson, Arizona to be with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Cristine Gochnaur Greene; granddaughter, Haley Greene Ochoa (Stephen); great- granddaughter, Tennyson Ochoa; and former son-in-law, Bill Greene. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the Chapel of Peace at Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum. Following the service there will be a gathering at 4 p.m. at the Freeport Country Club. A memorial has been established for Friends Ever After Humane Society. To leave a condolence, or light a candle, please visit www.walkermortuary.com.
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Dear Chris and family,
I am sorry to hear of Lois' passing. She and Jack were two of my favorite people. I loved seeing them on Sunday afternoons when they came to Beach's. Both were wonderful people who loved each other and their family. Although mom doesn't own Beach's anymore I will never forget the wonderful customers who were like family to me.
Dawn Dikkers
Lena Il
April 24, 2013
Chris, Haley and family, I will always remember Lois as a spirited, lovable and classy firecracker. I wish i could be there to celebrate her life with you all. Warm thoughts are with you.
Derrik Gagliardi
April 19, 2013
Chris,
I am sorry to hear of Lois' death. I remember the clothing store in Freeport as I went there with my mother, Margaret Oltmann. The service was personal and the clothing very fine.
Charlotte Oltmann-Goodman
April 19, 2013
Chris and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Jan Bast Winter
April 19, 2013
Gene and I are so sorry for your loss, Chris. Your Mom and I had some great times together, especially when we were both living in Scottsdale. She was a wonderful person. Joey Burton
April 11, 2013
Chris, so sorry to hear of your loss. Many many moons ago I remember coming to your house to hang out and I thought you had the coolest Mom ever.
Cindy Clarke Akins
April 9, 2013
Chris, so sorry to read of your moms passing. I remember your parents store, as they also patronized my parents store, Steinman Bros. Grocery. You mom was a cheery, classy dresser, as was your dad. I hope that you have many great memories, as I have had of your family. Pat Steinman Udell
Pat Steinman Udell
April 9, 2013
I was sorry to hear of your mom's passing! Jack and Lois were great friends of my parents and my memories of the family go back to their first years in Freeport. She always had a smile and a positive comment whenever I saw her. It's great she could be near you and your family these last years. Our thoughts are with you!
Jan and Wes Wescott
April 7, 2013
Chris - So sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and your family.
Vicki Bordner Bradley
Vicki Bradley
April 7, 2013
Bonnie and I are sorry for your loss. We both remember your mom fondly and have good stories about her.
Jim Bangs
April 7, 2013
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