Lorraine Severson
October 31, 2017
Lorraine Severson nee Luehr, 94 years old of Lake County including Fox Lake and Lake Villa passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL after a short illness. She was born July 7, 1923 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Holub) Luehr. She grew up in Chicago and after high school, moved with her family to Lake Villa where she met and married her husband, Harold A. Severson on March 15, 1952. She was a 4H leader, member of Lake County Homemakers, avid golfer, bowler and enjoyed playing the organ as well as giving lessons. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harold; her children Susan (Jim) Thompson of Hawthorn Woods, IL, Bill (Debbie) Severson of Lake Villa, IL and David (Debbie) Severson of Manassas, Virginia; grandchildren Kirsten (Robert) Manire, Nicholas (Andrea) Severson, Garrett Severson, Kaitlin (fiancé Justin Meyer) Severson, Karin Thompson, Rachel Severson and Andrew Thompson; as well as three great-grandchildren Jake, Luke and Cole Severson. A memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday November 8 from 4 – 8 pm at Ringa Funeral Home 122 S. Milwaukee Ave/Route 83 Lake Villa, IL In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to JourneyCare Foundation 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010 in Lorraine’s name.
Lorraine Severson nee Luehr, 94 years old of Lake County including Fox Lake and Lake Villa passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL after a short illness. She was born July 7, 1923 in Chicago, IL, the... View Obituary & Service Information