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Lucille Litterst Obituary
Peoria - Lucille M. Litterst, 91, of Lutheran Hillside Village passed away at 6:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
She was born on April 11, 1917, in Quincy, Ill., to Frank and Marie Waite Szerlong. She married Dr. Lawrence J. Litterst on June 12, 1939, in Galesburg, Ill. He passed away on March 20, 1996, in Peoria.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leon and Ted Szerlong.
She is survived by three daughters, Joyce (Dr. Michael) Cashman of Dunlap, Christie (Rod) Wickert of Peoria and Connie (Rick) Britton of Morton; two sons, Dr. Lawrence J. (Dr. Judith K.) Litterst Jr. of St. Cloud, Minn., and the Rev. Robert K. (Wendy) Litterst of Richmond, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Szerlong Packer of Clearwater, Fla., and Rosie Szerlong of Galesburg, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was a graduate of Galesburg High School and a 1938 Knox College graduate. She then attended OSF School of Nursing and there she met the love of her life, Dr. Lawrence John Litterst.
Lucille has been a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church since its inception. She was also a member of OSF St. Francis Medical Auxiliary and Phi Mu Sorority. She was a volunteer for the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Lucille was a very avid Cubs fan. Her favorite pastime was spending special time with her children and grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with the Rev. Jason Gray and Pastor Paul Park officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. An additional visitation will be 30 minutes before the Mass at the church. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
She will be greatly missed.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation Greater Illinois Chapter, 2621 N. Knoxville, Peoria, IL 61604.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucille Litterst
September 8, 2008
Dearest Joyce: Sorry I could not be with you and your family. Only God knows the pain of this loss, a mother. Remember, you are her reflection. My prayers are with you all. Terry Rafool/1958
Alexander Scherbing
September 5, 2008
I love you and will miss you Nana. You have made such a difference in my life, as you have in so many of our lives, and I am blessed to have had you as my Nana. You will be with us always.
Dave Lowy
September 3, 2008
Christie and Connie-
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom passing away. I really appreciated seeing you at my Mom's funeral. We had some good times with our families and I will always treasure those memories.
Your Mom will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Sharon Lowy
John & Sherri Osterman
September 2, 2008
Dear Christie & Rod,
Sherri & I offer our condolences to you & your family at this time. We find comfort in knowing that Lucille is with our Heavenly Father & His Son Jesus - our Master & Savior.
Nancy & Bill Booher
September 1, 2008
Dear Christie and Rod,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Having just lost my dad this spring, I know how difficult this time is. May God fill your minds with the blessings and good memories that have enriched your lives through your mother. Please know that you are in our prayers. With much love,
Tom & Marguerite O'Brien
September 1, 2008
Christie and Joyce
We were sorry to learn of your loss when I spoke with Pat Hagemann today.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.
Your Oregon cousin.
Tom O'Brien
September 1, 2008
Christie: Condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Pam (Ewers) Shute (RCHS classmate).
Jen Johannsen
August 31, 2008
I love you Nanna! I know you'll be watching down on your family and friends (and the Cubs!) I will miss you! Love Jen
Anita & Jim Schultz
August 31, 2008
Christie, Rod and Family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother, Christie. Know that thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lana Rest
August 31, 2008
Dear Joyce and family.
Please accept my condolences.
May your mother's memories bring you comfort now and always
Ellen and Joe Solovy
August 31, 2008
We send our condolences to the family of Lucille Litterst. We remember her grace and elegance
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