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Loretta Heorodt Obituary
HEORODT, LORETTA
Age 87, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2012. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Gustave and Frieda Lindemann, on December 17, 1924. She married Edward Heorodt in 1947. Most of her early years were spent in Ann Arbor and Birmingham, MI. Loretta and Ed moved to Bermuda Dunes, CA in 1981. She loved the desert and enjoyed golfing and bicycling. She is survived by her husband, Ed; son, Mark (Pauline) Heorodt of South Carolina; daughter, Lindy IIlitch of Michigan; grandsons, Ryan Ilitch and Michael Ilitch, both of Michigan, Bryan Heorodt of South Carolina; granddaughter, Melissa Lee of South Carolina; great-grandson, Aaron Smith; and great-granddaughter Zoey Lee. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Ernestine Wark of New Jersey and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Norma Stadel. A private cremation will be held with services at the family plot at Washtenong Cemetery in Ann Arbor at a later date. Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries.
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Pauline Heorodt
August 11, 2024
the first time I ever saw Loretta she showed up at my place of work, Blue Line in Anaheim Ca. with her son Mark. She didn't come in, but got out of her car and Stretched her arms out, and she looked just like Barbara Stanwyck
Zoey Lee
April 11, 2021
Hi great grandma rest in peace
Dancing with grandsons, Ryan & Mike, at the Cabbage Shed in Elberta
August 26, 2012
David Wark
June 8, 2012
Dear Aunt Loretta, You're one of the sweetest, generous, kindest women I've known. I will always cherish the times me and my family spent with you and your family. We will miss your laugh and your smile. I'll raise a glass of Chardonnay for you! You're loving nephew David.
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Ernestine Wark
June 6, 2012
Dear Loretta,
Our family remembers our trips each year to Birmingham to visit Aunt Loretta and Uncle Ed, Mark and Lindy. We have wonderful memories of our visits with them. We will miss you, Aunt Loretta. May you rest in peace.
Our love forever, The Wark family
mark and Pauline Heorodt
June 6, 2012
Oma (mom) we miss you so much. You will never know how loved you were and still are. You are with the Lord now, and at peace. We'll have a get together some day again! Love you Mark and Pauline
Robert Wark
June 6, 2012
Aunt Loretta, Love you.
Wes Witt
June 6, 2012
Our condolences to Ed, Lindy and family.. she was a very gracious and positive lady. Wes & Stacy
Robert Aguirre
June 6, 2012
Oma, I never got a chance to kiss you goodbye in this world, so it will have to wait until we meet again. Mr. Ed & Lindy, my heart goes out to you and your family. Robert Aguirre Palm Desert, CA
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Bryan Heorodt
June 5, 2012
Rest in peace Oma, I'll see you again someday.
June 4, 2012
Loretta, I remember how you always made us feel so welcome the few times we were able to visit you and Ed with Pauline and Mark. Our kids always thought of you as surrogate grandparents . We will always remember you. Dave and Maxine Revalee, Paulines sister Calif.
June 4, 2012
Loretta may you rest in peace...
May God bless the family, each and everyone...
kathy codrey & family
new braunfels texas (paulines sister)
Mark and Pauline Heorodt
June 3, 2012
Loretta Rest in Peace. You are gone from this Earth and in a more peaceful place. We love and miss you. Mark and Pauline
(son and daughter in law)
June 2, 2012
I was so sorry to read about about Loretta's passing. My late husband Charles Kapp was a cousin to Loretta & Norma (Lindy) - what wonderful memories that brings to me! My love & sympathy to the family at this time.
Brenda Kapp
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