Bertha Lorraine Schrum Lodewegen

Mrs. Bertha Lorraine Schrum Lodewegen, age 75, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, and formerly of Crete, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home. She was born March 13, 1949, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She was a faithful and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Rockwood, where she was active in AWANAS, Chior, and the Joy Fellowship Group. She enjoyed shopping and traveling, especially trips with the Joy Fellowship Group. Most of all, she was a loving and caring, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Lorraine Schrum; husband, Richard “Rich” Lodewegen; sisters, Linda Fontanyi and Emma Schrum.

Survivors include:

Daughters:            Marie Hefner (Steve) of Athens, TN
                Wendy Thorne (John) of Maryville, TN

Stepson:            Alan Lodewegen (Jen Cooper) of Maryville, TN

9 Grandchildren

3 Great Grandchildren

2 Nieces, 2 Nephews

And several other relatives and friends.

A public Celebration of Life Memorial Service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements will be announced as it becomes available.