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February 8, 1928 - March 31, 2023
Lorraine Bessie Kovanda, age 95, died peacefully on March 31, 2023 at her home in West Chicago, Illinois.
Lorraine was born on February 8, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, she met her husband Charles Kovanda Jr. and they were married on May 14, 1949. They made their home in Lombard, Illinios for over 40 years, where they raised their family.
Lorraine was a wife, mother and homemaker. Her baking skills were enjoyed by all, especially her almond horn cookies! She lived very simply and did not ask for much. In later years, she enjoyed reading and kept a list of all of the books/authors she read, which totaled well over 800 books! Lorraine found comfort in her pets and had many dogs throughout her life.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Bessie Svoboda, husband Charles Kovanda, brother Ray Svoboda, and sister Rose Becvar.
Lorraine is survived by her three children, Linda Jahr (Grant), Tom Kovanda (Susan), and John Kovanda. Five grandchildren, Kristi Gislason (John), Kari Hollendoner (John), Kevin Kovanda, Jason Kovanda, and Ivan Kovanda. And five great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Ella Gislason, Sam and Aubrey Hollendoner, and Charles Kovanda.
Visitation Tuesday, April 04, 2023, 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 PM, at Knollcrest Chapel, 1500 S. Meyers Road, Lombard, IL 60148. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to:
A.D.O.P.T. PET SHELTER
420 Industrial Dr.
Naperville Illinois 60563
adoptpetshelter.org
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