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Lorene E. "Lori" Sodo

Lorene Sodo Obituary

LORENE "LORI" E. SODO (nee EILTS) CROWN POINT, IN Lorene "Lori" E. Sodo (nee Eilts), age 62, of Crown Point, passed away June 6, 2017. She was a wife, mother, sister, and a grandmother. She was a beautician in her early life, and then later became a designer/architect working for the family business. Lori had a passion for cooking, dining out, and loved to travel throughout the world. She had the most infectious laugh that left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Lori was preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Lois Eilts; sister, Diane Eilts; brother, Kevin Eilts. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Bill; son, Bret Sodo; daughter, Kara Sodo; grandson, Gavin Sodo; brother, Richard Eilts; and sisters: Michele (Tracy) Ferrell and Jennifer (John) Rush. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on July 4, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at her home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lori's memory to The Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network (www.giftof hope.org) Burns Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

Published by The Times from Jun. 8 to Jun. 11, 2017.

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Lisa Gold

June 11, 2017

"What is lovely never dies, but passes into other loveliness" - Thomas Bailey Aldrich

I pray for the Sodo family to feel the love and caring of their friends and others who knew Lori.

Sheryl & John Schoedel

June 10, 2017

We were shocked to hear of Lori's passing. Many thoughts and prayers for Bill and the kids.

Pat & Darryl Miller

June 10, 2017

We learn of Lori's passing with great sorrow . Our thoughts and prayers to Bill and family. She was such a delightful person to have known.

June 9, 2017

We are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with the family and know that family and friends will be there for you. The Andreoli's

John and Cathie Townsend

June 8, 2017

Lori was a genuine and good person. So fun to talk to and to be around. I remember the years we played Bunco together, laughing constantly. Please know we are thinking of you and the kids always.

Tammy Lambert

June 8, 2017

Jennifer and family...my heart is aching...I am so very sorry for your loss. Jennifer, you spoke highly of you sister and though I never met her I felt as if I knew her.

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