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Lorraine Bergman Obituary

Lorraine "Lori" M. Bergman (nee May)
Beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished member of the community, passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 63. Lori is survived by her devoted husband Jay D. Bergman, whom she worked together with to build First Secure Bank Group from a 83 million dollar bank into a 1.1 billion dollar financial organization.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and strength, remembered by her loving mother Kathleen Cibulskis (nee Nolan), her sisters Karen Cochran and Diane (Joseph) Willson and her brother John (Barb) May. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her three nieces Kammy (Douglas) Wells, Ashley May, Madison May, her four nephews Austin (Aspen Hill) May, Josh May, Cody Dryden, and Shawn Cochran. Lori will be missed dearly by her great nieces Kendall Wells, Kiana May, Hayvn May, Aubrey Wells, and great nephews Michael Byrd and Ryan Wells. Lori was preceded in death by her father William May and her brother-in-law, Gregory Cochran. Throughout her life, Lori dedicated herself to numerous philanthropic and community organizations. She served as the Past President of Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation Board and was a current member of Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet Leadership Board. Lori was a previous board member actively involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Will & Grundy Counties, Past President of Holly Club of Joliet, and served on the Board of Directors for Rosary High School in Aurora. Additionally, she contributed her time and passion to Will County Habitat for Humanity and was a past board member of Guardian Angel Family Services. Professionally, Lori served as the Director of Training and Purchasing with First Secure Bank Group. Funeral services to celebrate Lori's life will be held at Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd., on Saturday, December 16th, at 10:00 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15th, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until time of services. Memorials in Lori's name may be directed to Will County Humane Society, 24109 Seil Rd. Shorewood, IL. 60404 www.willcountyhumane.com, as she was a strong advocate for their mission. For more information, please contact (815) 744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com.

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Published by Herald-News from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2023.

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Gary and Mary Gemberling

December 15, 2023

Jay D and family:

Mary and I were schocked to see Lori's obituary in today's Bloomington Pantagraph. I wanted to extend our sympathies to you and your family. You guys were a great team and we always enjoyed seeing you at ISU games and activities.

My late wife died at age 64 and I remember the vast range of emotions I experienced at that time. If ever I can do anything for you or if you just would like to talk, please just let me know.

Gary and Mary Gemberling

BP

December 15, 2023

My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God. Romans 15:13

Dr basant Jhawar and sneh jhawar

December 14, 2023

We are very sorry to hear this news. God give courage to jay and family to bear this loss. Dr and Mrs jhawar

Jack and Lynne Daly

December 14, 2023

Lori was a quiet giant in the Joliet community. I served on the board of directors of Guardian Angel Community Services with Lori. Our condolences to Jay Bergman and the Bergman and May families.
Jack and Lynne Daly

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