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BORN
1938
DIED
2018
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Rockford, Illinois
Lois Bodach Obituary
Lois E. Bodach, 79, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in her home. Born on July 6, 1938, in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Lorraine (Dettmer) Dalbke. Lois married William "Bill" Bodach on August 5, 1961, in Niles, IL. He predeceased her on October 6, 2003. She started her career in education at Highland School in Rockford and taught in the Kinnikinnick School District until her retirement. Lois enjoyed golf and bridge. She also enjoyed collecting antique toys and dolls. Survived by her daughters, Elizabeth (Dwayne) Coleman of Roscoe, IL, Amy (Jim) Kissane of Bensenville, IL, and Molly (Jim) Lengjak of Rockton, IL; grandchildren, Troy and Many Coleman, Alec Kissane, and Joe and Jake Lengjak; siblings, Gloria Bacsi, Robert (Inge) Dalbke, Gail Clements, Thomas Dalbke, and Jill (Steve) Olson; cousins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 N. 1st St., Rockford, with Reverend Jay Quinn officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018, at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford, and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 in the church prior to the service. Burial at Arlington Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. To share a memory or send an online condolence, visit olsonfh.com.
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Joan Reum
March 22, 2022
Oh how I miss you, dear friend. 4 years
Joan Reum
March 22, 2021
Oh, how I miss my pal! I can’t believe it’s been 3 years.
❤
Joan Reum
March 22, 2019
I will miss you forever, my dearest friend. Almost a year
Dave & Kay Rumple
March 29, 2018
So very sorry for your loss.
Lois was a very special lady & a favorite of ours.
We will miss her. We know she is with Bill now. Prayers for the family
Dave & Kay Rumple
Dan McCullough
March 29, 2018
Lois was a lovely lady with a lovely family.
Joan Reum
March 28, 2018
Ill miss you forever my dear friend. We shared a very special relationship.. from great trips and sad times. Im so happy for those memories❤. You were always my hero! Rest now... you deserve it. Cheers and Chocolate !!!
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Olson Funeral and Cremation Services, Fred C. Olson Chapel - Rockford1001 Second Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104
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