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Lorna Kuhlemeier Obituary
Lorna J. Kuhlemeier, 71, of Pearl City went to spend eternity with the Lord on August 9, 2017. Lorna was born December 5, 1945, in Freeport, IL to Elmer and Helen (Altenburn) Prasse. Lorna attended Millerburg Country Grade School until eighth grade and then graduated from Freeport High School in 1963. Lorna graduated in 1966 from Freeport Memorial School of Nursing. On October 16, 1966, Lorna was united in marriage to Randall Kuhlemeier at Salem Church in Elroy where her family attended. Lorna and Randall farmed along side each other until present and quit milking in 2016. They attended church up the road a mile at Zion and then attended Evangelical Free at Lena, and then Park Hills Evangelical Free in Freeport. Lorna loved spending time in prayer, singing and writing notes to others, spending time with her grandchildren and going to their sporting events with her cowbell, getting together with her ladies' groups, Bible studies, and baking cookies. Lorna also enjoyed her cow collection, silk flowers, cinnamon rolls, butter, salt, and most of all she loved drinking milk. Lorna is survived by her husband; daughter, Anita (Dave) Evans of Lena, and their children, Ben (Rose) and their daughters, Summer and Violet (Lorna's great-grandaughters), Luke, and Sarah Evans; daughter, Amy (Don) Visel of Lena and their children, Josh (Amanda) Visel, Rachel (Caleb) Zimmerman, Isaac (fiancé, Brianne Myers), Noah, Josiah, Caleb, Hannah, Rebekah and Joanna Visel; daughter, Tricia (Pat) Vandenburgh of Freeport and their children Christa, Tim, Zeke, Katie and Micah Vandenburgh; son, Bill (Heidie) Kuhlemeier and their children Joseph, Ella, Abigail and Lola Grace Kuhlemeier; brother, Ron (Evelyn) Prasse; sister-in-law, Teresa Kuhlemeier; nephews, Michael Kuhlemeier, Nathan and Rob Prasse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Helen Prasse; stepmother, Doris Prasse; mother and father-in-law, Norman and Marjorie Kuhlemeier; brother-in-law, Mark Kuhlemeier; and her infant daughter, Kristy Kuhlemeier.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 12, at Park Hills Evangelical Free Church, 2525 W. Stephenson St., Freeport, IL 61032. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, August 13, with luncheon immediately following at Park Hills Evangelical Free Church. A private burial will be at a later time at Zion Cemetery in rural Pearl City. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Online condolences can be shared at www.schwarzfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorna Kuhlemeier
August 18, 2017
Randy, You have my extreme condolences. I just noticed Lorna's obituary online. Lorna must have kept a calendar for birthdays as she regularly would place a call and talk to me a few minutes.. that I will never forget how thoughtful she would be to whoever.. just a tragedy and loss for so many. I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Prayers to you and your family! Lee Heeren
Mary McGinnis
August 15, 2017
Lorna always sent a card and lovely letter when I lost my parents. I just saw her in June when she stopped by at my Brother's memorial service. We go way back to 4-H and Freeport High School. After reading all the beautiful messages from all the other that have posted we realize she was truly God's angel here on earth. My prayers and thoughts are with all of her family.
August 14, 2017
Lorna was such a joy and always had a smile and a always grateful for everything that was going on in her day...such a sweetheart ..a Joy to know.. Bunny at Post Office
Gary & Sandy Dotson
August 13, 2017
We offer our condolences and prayers for your family. Lorna will truly be missed. So sorry for all of you.
August 13, 2017
KUHLEMEIER FAMILY:
I am saddened to hear of Lorna's passing. She was there for me and
my family when my late husbsnd Steve
Knoup was ill. She offered prayer,
food, kind words. I will never forget
her thoughtfulness. May God give you
comfort and peace. She will be missed
by all who knew and loved her.
Pat Knoup Kubly
Monticello, WI.
August 13, 2017
Randall, We are saddened to learn of Lorna's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy.
Dave and Gale Mack, St. Charles, IL
Tom and Peggy Lott Family
August 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
August 12, 2017
Sending our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to Randall and family. Gary & Tana Gast
Twila Simler
August 12, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and one of a kind. Love & Prayers go out to her family.
Ed/ Diane/Jerod Schreiner/Henry
August 12, 2017
To Randall & Family: So sorry to hear of Lorna's passing. It was such a shock to hear that. I really enjoyed talking to her which she always had time to do & she always asked about our son & always had a smile even if she wasn't having a good day. She called me several times & thanked me just being friends with your family. She even sang a song to me that I will save on my phone forever. She was a SUPER women that will be missed by ALL who knew her. If there is anything you need don't be afraid to ask, that's what friends are for. I just can't say enough. You are all in our thoughts & Prayers.
Jeannette Annis
August 11, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss, yet rejoice for your dear mama.
Heaven just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter!
Thinking of you and praying for you!
Love you so much!
Dixie Beyer
August 11, 2017
Randall and family,
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Lorna was a special lady and will be missed.
A classmate of 1966 nursing class,
Dixie Beyer
Dean, Lisa, Anna and Leah Kuper
August 11, 2017
Dear family,
Sending our sincere sympathy to all of you. We received a note or 2 from Lorna noticing what our family was up to. Such a sweet, sincere faith and encouragement came naturally to her. Heaven is rejoicing, and her Christian journey is complete. We will remember her example and always think of her smile. We are out of town, but we are thinking of you and including you in our prayers.
August 11, 2017
What a wonderful lady. From 4-h 60 years ago to being there with Helene in her last days to cookies for Gaylord last week.[he's saving one for you]. Gods love, The Schlafer Family.
August 11, 2017
Dear Randall and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with both of you so much. You are so lucky to have so many wonderful memories of Lorna and your time together. Praying for you. Barb and Duane Curran
Dave Kloepping
August 11, 2017
What an awesome Christian lady, mother, and wife. Pray for Randy & Family. Pearl City will never be the same. What an angel.
Gene & Phyllis Goodsell
August 11, 2017
Randall and family, what a shock when I did the obituaries for the Sr. Center. Our deepest sympathy, if you need anything we can help you with, please let us know.
Sheryl Ruter
August 11, 2017
While my Alfred was in Kindred Hospital I always had a word of prayer and a song on the answering machine when I came home and even after his passing. It was a blessing for me and I know she did the same for many more.
Kay Hadjokas
August 11, 2017
So sorry to read of Lorna's passing. What a sweet, kind woman. May her memory be eternal.
DARLENE Endress
August 11, 2017
so sorry for your loss may the lord be with you and family
Teresa Kuhlemeier
August 11, 2017
My dearest sister in law who always called me sister and friend. My love for her was so great. I already miss you so much. You always made me feel so special after Mark died. Made me feel like I was always still family. You always said call anytime dear sister. You went out of your way to make me feel like I was not just a sister in law to you but a sister and how much you appreciated our relationship. It was so so mutual. You were an angel here on earth and now your on angel in heaven. I know you are happy there but will so be missed here. You touched so many people here on this earth. You will be so deeply missed. I celebrate the gact uou are rejoicing with the Lord now. You are with so many loved ones that have gone before you. I am sure they welcomed you with open arms. I will never say goodbye to you my dear sister for you will always be in my heart forever. I love yoi always!!!
August 11, 2017
God's blessing to the family. She was a great lady with lots of love to give. Will miss her smile but most of all her faith in God.
Marjorie Niesman
August 11, 2017
Remembering the times when Lorna and I met in the parking lot behind the school to pick up our grandchildren from pre-school. We joined hands in prayer and she would sing a hymn for my son as he started his battle with cancer. Another angel gone too soon.
Ruth Rummel
August 10, 2017
Oh I'm so sad at the loss on this earth of dear Lorna. But what rejoicing in Heaven! I know KELLI was there to greet Lorna and many many many others who she ministered to in song in their time of need. She was such a blessing to us and KELLI.
I write to Morgan Hake was well and he shared that Lorna wrote to him. He said they had talked about KELLI and he loved the letters from Lorna.
Anita and Amy I did not realize that Lorna was your Mom until I read it. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Your Mom is singing with the Angels tonight!
In Christ, Ruth Rummel. KELLI Huneke's. Mom
Julene Meinders
August 10, 2017
She always had a smile for everyone. She always was a happy person
August 10, 2017
My warm condolences to you Steve on the loss of your lovely wife. May God bless you with his love, peace and understanding.
With caring thoughts,
Dan Heine
Naples, Florida
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