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Lorna Winnell Obituary
Lorna M. Winnell
BLOOMINGTON - The family of Lorna Winnell announces her passing at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, IL on December 27, 2023. She was 85 years old.
Lorna will be lovingly remembered by her children: Bruce (Sharon), Debby, and Gregory (Deceased); as well as Alisha and Casi. She will be fondly remembered by her surviving sisters: Margie (Dave), Sandy (Jerry) and Judy. She has 5 siblings that preceded her. Lorna is also survived by: Brett, Jocelyn, Michelle, D.J., Nicholas; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She retired from ISU in 1993 and was a greeter for many years after. She was involved with her church and loved to surround herself with family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Anyone that wishes to come and honor Lorna is more than welcome.
Those that wish to make a memorial donation, in the memory of Lorna, can make one to the OSF Children's Hospital to help support children with Cancer or to the Girl Scouts.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Robin Louise Rinker
January 12, 2024
Glenn an I went to Bible study every week with her for a long time several years ago. We really enjoyed her! I am sorry for friends and family who have lost her. She was so proud of her grandchildren.
Mary Reinhart
January 5, 2024
I always looked forward to seeing Lorna when she came into the office to see Dr. Pegram. She was always happy, down to earth, and fun to talk with. I'm sure she'll be greatly missed.
Suzann Erlenbush
January 4, 2024
I was so sorry to see that Lorna had passed away. I always enjoyed her so much. We were in Disciple class together at Wesley United Methodist Church and volunteered together at the church when Casi and my Robb were very little. Lorna had the best laugh and we sure enjoyed talking and laughing together. Her sister Marge might remember me from Wesley. My husband Bill and I left Wesley 20 years ago. Whenever I would run into Lorna, it was like old times. I always admired Lorna, too, for helping to raise Casi. Lorna was a good woman. I have no doubts she is having a good laugh about something with our God in Heaven above. Bless you, Lorna.
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