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Lori Fort Obituary
Lori was born January 6, 1962, in Council Bluffs, to Ernie and Connie Louise (Mutum) Knight. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and worked for 23 years for Village Inn and K-Mart.
Lori was preceded in death by her mother, Connie Louise Knight; and sister, Wilma Jean.
She is survived by daughters, Jamie Lee Fort and fiancé, Aaron Berry, Hollie Nicole Fort; son, William (Billie) David Luft; longtime companion, David Luft; father, Ernie Knight and wife, Marcie; sisters, Lisa Hardisty, Vicki Knight; brothers, Steven Knight, David Knight (Jackie Meyer); uncle, David Mutum and wife, Teresa; 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2012, at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home with Co-Pastor Brandy Wallar of My Father's House Ministries officiating, visitation will start a 11:30 a.m., family will direct memorials. The family would like to thank everyone for all the love and prayers extended to them during this difficult time.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Paula Opal
July 27, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Chris worked with Lori and Steve at Village Inn. I knew Lori thru Steve. Lori was always to friendly. She will surely be missed and we are very sorry. Chris & Paula Opal
Denise Cochran
July 27, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart, thoughts and prayers to Lisa and Family. <3
July 26, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about lori's passing !! i worked with lori at village inn when she was just a teenager i have so many good memories of her she was truly one of the nicest people !! i will forever remember her and her smile !! i love you lori and you will be missed !! may you rest in peace and we will meet again my friend !! my thoughts and prayers to your family !! Donna Stark
Shelly Beaman
July 26, 2012
So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you Lisa. She will be missed...
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Dawn Smith Shell
July 25, 2012
My prayers are with your family. My sympathies.
Robert McCart
July 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family. My God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Jennifer Christians Kay
July 23, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Lori's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
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July 23, 2012
Jamie you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
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Nicole Ratekin-Black
July 22, 2012
Omg, I am so sorry guys I didnt know. I understand your pain and am shocked. so sorry
Lindsey Eloe
July 22, 2012
I love you Lori I will miss you dearly I pray for your family and they are in my thoughts. I hold your memory in my heart.
Lori Wright
July 22, 2012
Holly,Jamie and Billy,my thoughts and prayers are with you all.Always keep her in your hearts and she will always be with you.
Penny Stinehart
July 21, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, and extend my deepest sympathy to Lori's family, I knew Lori from Kmart when I worked with her. I pray that Lori became whole, healthy, and happy when she arrived in Heaven.
Julie DeWolf Clark
July 21, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God's comfort for all of you.
Jack & Kelly Henry
July 21, 2012
Our sincerest thoughts go out to lori,s family at this time of sorrow
steve carberry
July 21, 2012
my prayers go out to the family
Ron Gibbons
July 20, 2012
Our prayers are with you Ernie, and family,she will be missed alot! she was an Icon @ village Inn. Ron Gibbons and Diane Rees. God Bless you Lori!
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