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Audrey Wright Obituary
10/10/1937 - 07/07/2023
Audrey Wright, nee Shewry, age 85, formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late David Wright Sr. Loving mother of David (Janice) Wright, Patti (David) Bogdan, Robert (Amy) Wright, and the late John A. Wright. Devoted grandmother of Bryan Bogdan, Michael (fiancée Melissa Gloodt) Bogdan, Lauren (Arun Kang) Wright, Robert (Sarah) Wright, James (Bria) Wright, and Lexy (Fiancé Talon Young) Wright. Cherished great-grandmother of Hank, Jax, Emerson, Rue, Armaan, Adam, and a newborn great-grandchild soon to be born. Dear sister of Susan (George) Lewandowski and cousin of Elaine (late Jim) Miller. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Jason DeVries officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to LARC Workshop, 19043 Wentworth Ave., Lansing, IL 60438 (https://www.larclansing.com/). For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.
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Mary Jo Wohlgemuth-Willemsen
July 11, 2023
Dear Dave, Patti, Bob and Family, I´m so sorry to hear of your Mom´s passing. I enjoyed working with Audrey at Sterk´s in Cal City. She was just the nicest and funniest lady. Heartfelt condolences.
Alice Hoekstra
July 11, 2023
So very sorry to see this. I worked at LARC for sometime and remember John and I just start laughing. He referred to me as "ma´am". I remember conversations with Patti and Audry. I have been in Arizona for years now. RIP Audrey. Alice hoekstra
Deb Huber
July 9, 2023
Never was there not laughter when Audrey was around! Her wit, kindness and ability to listen and relate are just a few of her wonderful traits!
Seeing her on holidays, while enjoying her family, you could see the sparkle in her eyes as she watched the festivities take place.
She will be missed but not forgotten! I can see her now with John and her husband Dave and the others she has known and loved with a cup a tea and a few tasty desserts!❤
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