LOIS I. ZIMA

1930 - 2018

LOIS I. ZIMA

1930 - 2018

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

LOIS ZIMA Obituary

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Visitation for Lois I. Zima, 88, of Des Plaines for over 45 years, will be on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Services at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Windridge Memorial Park, Cary. Lois was born in Barrington, IL on July 8, 1930 to Otto and Edna Dreyer. She passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. Lois was a nurse for over 50 years. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was very active. In her spare time, she was a Show Chairwomen for the Des Plaines Valley Gem and Mineral Show. Lois is the beloved wife of William Zima. She is also survived by her brother, Wilmer Dreyer; her nephews, Michael Edwards, David Edwards and John (Tina) Zima; and her nieces, Susan Edwards and Joan Zima. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Bernhard Dreyer, Ruth (James) Edwards, and Otto Dreyer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arrangements made by Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine. 847-358-7411 or AhlgrimFFS.com

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December 13, 2018

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Anita & Al Banoff/Rhine

December 13, 2018

Bill, We just found out that Lois succumbed. We have lost the most thoughtful, talented, giving friend a person could have. She will be in our hearts forever.

December 8, 2018

May you cherish fond memories to cope with the pain from day to day. Take note of 1 Thessalonians 4;14 loving note.

Lois conducting Gem Tree Class

Dorothy Asher

December 7, 2018

Our Deepest Sympathy is extended to Bill and Family. Lois was a wonderful teacher at Museum doing many Gem Tree programs over the years. She will be greatly missed.
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Lori Klein-Blazek

December 6, 2018

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Lois was a special person. She will be missed by many.

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