Carol Ann Lohse

Carol Lohse Obituary

Carol Ann Lohse “Loving Mother and Friend” Carol Ann Lohse, age 69 of Erie, and formerly of Daytona Beach Shores, Fla., died unexpectedly after a brief illness, August 14, 2009, at Hamot Medical Center. Born on January 07, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Charles Daggett and Loretta Daggett Hoidin. At an early age she enjoyed spending time with “the nuns” (Benedictine Sisters). She was a 1958 graduate of Villa Maria Academy. She was a homemaker and also worked for several years at the Millcreek Mall. “Mrs. Clean” as we jokingly referred to her, enjoyed relaxing down at the beach. She enjoyed spending time talking with her friends and family. Carol recently returned to Erie to live with her daughter and Aunt. Prior to the move she lived in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. with her longtime companion. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandparents, including her maternal grandparents, Anna and Stanley Grygier. Carol is survived by her daughter, Christine Lohse, Erie; her son, Kenneth Lohse Jr., wife Margie and their daughter Sarah Lohse, Crestline, Calif.; an aunt, Thora Lloyd, Erie; a sister, Kathleen Cifelli, and her children, Nina and Paul Cifelli, Palm Harbor, Fla.; a brother, Thomas Daggett, wife Kelly, and their children, Lauren and Kristen Daggett, Erie. There will be no calling hours. A prayer service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were made by Brugger Home for Funerals, LLP, 1595 W. 38th Street. Condolences may be left at: www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

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

Published by Erie Times-News on Aug. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Carol Lohse

2 Entries

Karen & Alyssa Hume

August 16, 2009

Alyssa and I will miss your beautiful smile and your gentleness. It was always a joy to see you. We are thankful that we got the opportunity to see you again before your passing. We will always be grateful for Doc's unselfishness in sending you home to be with your family. He truely loved you. May you rest in peace and love.

Karen Hume

August 16, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009