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Lorraine Engelman Obituary
Lorraine Engelman, nee Bowes, age 85, of Oak Brook and formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. Preceded by her beloved husband, Paul W. Engelman, Retired Chicago Fire Department; her parents, William and Catherine Bowes; and two sisters, Marion and Geraldine. Loving mother of Joyce (Jerry) Van Giesen and
Judy (Richard Loscheider) O'Brien; devoted grandmother of Justin Van Giesen and Sean (Tracy) O'Brien; fond sister of
Dorothy (Joseph) Stefan; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Services will be Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Mayslake Village, Our Lady's Chapel, 1801 35th Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Michigan. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com
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Carol Schroeder (Wiemeler)
December 4, 2008
If Lorraine Engelman is the mother of Joyce (Acadmey of Our Lady), I am so sorry for your loss. However, you were fortunate to have your mother for such a long time.
My information is below - if you would like to get in touch!!
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