Dolores Lange Obituary

Dear Mom,
Five year ago the Lord had taken you from us. On that day a piece of my HEART went with you. Yes, I go on with my everyday living, along with that is always pain. Words can’t describe how I feel. Everyday I look at your pictures... How beautiful you are. What a great lose to all of us and your friends.
Heaven has the most precious Angel I know, love and miss.
I don’t know where time is going, because it seems like yesterday, and I still feel like it’s not real.
Remembering all the yesterdays, the love, such memories that will stay in my Heart forever. I miss your Smile, your Laugh. I sit and think of such great times we had, and I could see you face when you laughed, especially when you laughed real hard.. you always made the entire
party or any where you were at was bright and shining because you were an angel and was always there with such a positive attitude.
You are a very special lady....My Mother.
All my Heart & Soul
I Love you,
your daughter Donna

Mom,
Sometimes when I look
at photographs of myself,
I'm surprised to see you
looking back at me.

I see you in my eyes,
hear you in my voice,
and feel you, always,
within my heart...

I love knowing
that you are such a part
of me,
and on the day that you died,
4 years ago today
I celebrate
all that you are
and all that I am
because of you.

When I was little,
I thought you were the best mother
anyone could ever wish for.
I thought you taught me more
than anyone else could,
that you understood me
when no one else would.
I thought you loved me
better than any other mother
ever loved her children.
I didn’t know
what I’d do without you,
because I loved you
more than I could ever say...

Now that your up in Heaven with dad,
I just want you to know
that some things never change -
I still think
you’re the best mother
a person could ever hope for,
and I’ll always,
always love you, forever and ever, Mom!

I miss you so so much...
Love your daughter,
Donna

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Mom,
I cannot believe that you have been gone for already 1 year, I wish I
could wash away all the hurt and tears and have you by my side.
You're
more than
my mom —
you're my friend.
You know me
and understand me
better than
anyone else.
You believe in
where I'm going
because you know
where I've been.
You share
my favorite memories
and understand
my deepest hurts
because they are
as much a part
of you as they are
of me.
Mom You're such a great friend, Mom,
and I miss you so much... Today is probably the hardest day for me
since you passed away I wish I could see you and hold and hug you just
one more time.
I miss you so much, I always wonder what I would do when you would be
gone, well I have tried to understand for the past year since you have
passed away. I cannot believe how much I just want to call you, I do
listen to your voice all the time through the answering machine at
home.
Missing You, Mom
Wish I could be there
to give you a big hug
and remind you in person
how much I love you
and what a wonderful mom
you are...
Wish I could be there --
but I'll be with you
in my heart,
sending you love,
and hoping you have
a beautiful day in heaven!
hugs and kisses,
your daughter Donna

In
Loving Memory of Dolores Lange (nee Twohig) Dec. 21, 1933 - March 2, 2006 Dolores was many great things in life; mother, wife, sister,
grandmother and friend. Most of all she was our family's rock, our
center. She loved life and that transcended to those around her. It has only been a year since Dolores passed and she is deeply missed. We love
you Gram ... and miss you so much.

Mom,
Today is a year since you left us and there isn't a moment that we all have missed you so dear. Our hearts are empty without you. I miss you more than words can express.

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." ~Author Unknown

Mom -
We cheered and screamed last night cheering your bears on!! They just did'nt have it. I hoped that you like all the decoration I put up for you and your Bears, as we say there's always next year.We could hear you yelling along with us last night.
We miss you by the minute and never forget you. I'm sure you and Dad are happy together again.
Love Kathy, Glen, Joe and Michael
p.s. Aren't you proud of Michael's new house!!

Mom,



Your in my thoughts today, you inspired me every time I think of you, I'm reminded of how sweetly you inspired me when you touch my world with your magic and somehow, you always leave a flower there that wasn't there before.



Just thinking of you today mom and missing you so so much. I wish you were here so you can enjoy our summer home with us. Emma & Sean miss you too. They always ask me when you are coming home, but I know you are with all of us all the time. I love you and miss you

more then anything.



Love your daughter



Donna Marie

Mom & Dad



For two very special parents on Your 52nd Wedding Anniversary

You've built a beautiful life together and inspired those around you with the depth of your love...

May you two enjoy your anniversary together. Mom you were unable to share your 50th Anniversary because Dad was already in heaven. However, now you are with him so celebrate your life and love and the special memories two wonderful people share...



Happy Anniversary it's a celebration of dreams come true and hopes of forever love, most of all, the special love you share together now in heaven.



I love you two so much and miss you both so so much, I know you are watching me and going to guide me with the right decision for the rest of my life.



God Bless you both and enjoy your 52nd Wedding Anniversary today May 1, 2006 up in your new home called Heaven. Mom and Dad I miss you so much, I wish I could just once hear or see you for one last time.



Love always and forever

Hugs and Kisses,



your daughter,

Donna

Dear Connie, Kathy, Donna and Carol, Just returned from John Frank's funeral and just was feeling mad so I didn't know about this website until Donna told me yesterday - so I wrote in Mr. Franks yesterday and felt better after reading some wonderful entries - so I decided to read about your Mom and I wasn't so mad anymore - I guess that we are such lucky people to have known Dolores and John and feel blessed to have been touched by them here on earth.

To the family of Delores Lange.

Mrs lange made everyone feel like they were family,so my condonlensces go out to all of us who were touched by this amazing woman. She was a role model for so many of us. I feel that I'm the person I am today because of her.

She influenced all of us to make good decsions and was always there when we needed her. Years ago she said "Lor call me Delores" and I couldnt. It was because I respected her so much calling her by her first name just wasnt something I could do. Mrs lange took us all into her life. Involved us with her wonderful family who always welcomed us, and there was so many of us. I thank all of you for sharing her. It seemed who ever she met they were drawn to her. Her personaltiy, beauty, and fun loving nature made everyone want to be with her.

Each Christmas as I take out an ornament I think of her and all the Lerner girls who got togethter every year to celebrate the holiday. Mrs Lange would cook(she was the best) and we would have some wine and talk and laugh all night long. We were always joined by one of the girls and your dad later.

Then there was bingo on wednesday nights at Browns or St. Eugene's then out for ice cream after. When she got her drivers license, she'd get as far as my house and then I'd go out and she would have slid over to the passenger side and off to work we'd go.

We worked together at Lerners and from there we become life long friends.

Mrs lange you will be missed but you will live on in all our memeories and lives.

With prayers,sympathy, and love

Lori

Dear Connie, Kathy, Donna, and Carol,

I will always remember all the good times we had and how much more fun Aunt D made them. She is happy again with your dad. I can see them together having lots of fun. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.



Susan

MOM

It means so very much to know you're always there to share your faith and wisdom. To understand and care.



The more I learn in life the more I've come to see the decisions that you made were always best for me.



Your love and gentle ways are always shining through. Life is so wonderful having a mom like you.



I gave this to my mom many years ago and she always carried this in her wallet. I now will carry this in my wallet to give me the strength that I need.



The pain and aches that I am feeling right now, Mom I love you so so much please guide me now I need your strength. I miss you more then anyone knows.



Dear Lord...

Bless Mom and Dad

for all the loving things they do,

For their words

and their example

and their steadfast trust in You,

For making life more meaningful

in countless different ways,

For their warmth and sense of humor,

for encouragement and praise.

Bless them for believing

children's dreams are of great worth,

And for making home a little bit

of heaven here on earth.



I love my Mom so much, Dad and God please take care of her.



Love your daughter,



Carol Lynn

DOLORES MUST HAVE BEEN A WONDERFUL WOMAN AND MOTHER TO HAVE RAISED SUCH A LOVELY FAMILY. I AM FRIENDS WITH HER DAUGHTER, CONNIE, WHO, IS AN EXAMPLE OF HER MOTHER'S BEAUTY INSIDE AND OUT. SO HER LEGEND WILL LIVE ON. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF THE FAMILY ON THIS SUDDEN AND MOST DIFFICULT LOSS.

My grandma,

The woman that held our family together. Many would call her the backbone of the family. She was the one that I would turn to for help, threaten my parents to run away to, call when I wanted to know "if mom had ever...”. The one I laughed with, cried with, loved, and so much more.

My grandma...

Was the strongest person I have ever met. She would take anything with a smile. She would constantly remind me of the good in people and the world.

My grandma...

Knew that people came to see her not how clean her house was. Knew how to be a kid and a best friend to her grandson.

My grandma...

Spoiled me. Would let me eat grandpa's frosty that he had stashed in the freezer for later. Was the best cook I have ever known, and at the drop of a dime would whip me up whatever my heart desired.

My grandma...

Loved me, was proud of me, and constantly let me know.

My grandma...

Made me feel special, never missed a play, a game, a graduation or anything else. She would cry for me when something did not go my way.

My grandma...

Welcomed me into her heart and held me there. She helped me to be proud of whom I am and look forward to what I can become.

My grandma, will be missed so much. Although on my face I may cry, in my heart I will smile. i can see in my minds eye the smile on her face and know how happy she was when she was once again reunited with Grandpa. I know she is looking down on me, I can feel her warmth on my face. My kids and family will forever know my grandparent’s names and their many great stories. For in stories, a person becomes immortal.

So I end this, with what I said so many times before... "I love you gram!" And can still hear her answer "Ohhh me to Joey, me to, now you be good", and grandpa's deep reply as well "ok Joey, me to"!



I love you two and will alway remember you. As the eldest grandson I will watch over the youth of the family and ensure that you live forever in our hearts and prayers...

p.s. you may want to start putting in some good words for me now, that way when i get to the pearl gates a hundred years down the road i will not have to beg so much.. :)

DOLORES MARY LANGE



We are here to celebrate my Mom's life, and to give thanks to the contributions she made to our lives - the many things she did to help our family and her many friends.

We all have fond stories to share about my Mom - Dolores.



Dolores was born to Irish parents John & Mary Twohig of county Cork Ireland. She was the oldest of 3 children her sister Rita was the 2nd and her brother Jack was the youngest. Dolores went to school at St. Vincents for grammer school and St. Clemets for high school. Many who continued to be her life long and dearest friends, Nancy Olson, MaryJo Murphy, Joan Hamilton.



Dolores liked being the only child for 5 years before Rita and Jack came along and the story goes Rita & Jack would gang up on her when she was going out and threw eggs at her and ran, which sent her into a crying frenzy.



Then in 1952 she met the person she knew would be her husband - Ted Lange- she now wondered how she would tell her Irish Catholic father he was German and Lutheran. Therefore, he had 2 strikes against him

1. He wasn't Irish

2. He wasn't catholic.



Love however, prevailed and Ted and Dolores married May 1st 1954. Children followed quite rapidly, Connie, Kathy, Donna and Carol.

Her love for us was deep and unconditional . She reveled in our accomplishments, she hurt with our sorrows, and she felt sheer joy and delight in spending time with us. At the mere mention of one of our names, Moms eyes would shine brighter and her smile would grow bigger.



She had a wonderful sense of humor--a way of focusing on someone with total attention--and no matter where she was someone would gravitate towards her and tell their whole life story to her. Once Mom and I were at Target and I noticed a older man starting to come towards us I said mom look away he is coming towards you. Sure enough he started to talk to my mom and he told her his entire life story. My mom had that about her a little delight in who they were and what they were saying. It was a gift of herself that she gave to others. And in spite of all her heartache and loss, she never faltered. This gift that she had has transformed to her two grandchild, Jackie and Emma be proud of this gift because our mom would light up a room when she was there.



Her grandchildren were bringing new joy to her life, a joy that illuminated her face whenever you saw them together. Whether it was getting on floor with Joe and Michael when they were little on her hands and knees crawling on the floors pretending that the vacuum cleaner utensils were a rifle and the pots and pans were their army hats, or taking Jackie and Brian to the dollar store which brought a smile to everyone of them, because my mother loved the dollar store. Mom enjoyed taking her grandchildren to Lincoln Park Zoo. She was so ecstatic that Emma and Sean came into Sean and my life and hers.



As we all know, my Mom had a giant heart - the most generous person in the room. Family and friends always came first, and she was always there to help in a moment of need.

Dolores, our Mom, was everything to us growing up.

A wonderful lady has passed away

She was my mother and my best friend

She passed away so peacefully walking to the beach to see a beautiful sun set in which mom called paradise Marco Island



My mother loved many other things as well:

1. Her deep love for her sister Rita, they had a very special and unique bond. Believe me Aunt Rita she cherished her wonderful friendship and sister love that you both shared.

2. Our mom valued her friendship and love with her Sister-in-law Celia, Mom always said that you're like a treasure, you were always there for her you made the hard times lighter and the good times brighter mom thought of you often and valued your friendship, more than you know.

3. Bill, Glen and Sean your were her sons that she never had, she loved each and everyone of you like her own. She loved you all so much.

4. Her love of fashion and sparkly clothes - she was after all "Mrs. Lerners" and the glitter girl, and never left home with out a rhinestone Angel pinned to her heart.

5. Her long lunches at Whistlers which went into dinner with her longest and dearest friends. God was telling them that they never wanted to leave each other they would talk and talk for hours and hours. Each time was precious she loved those days.

6. Most people as they age don't want to develop new relationships

- Not my mom she added 4 more women Vivian , Ellen, Dorothy and

Rose Marie to her long list of friends.

7. When we were young our parents never traveled except to Wisconsin

which were lots of fond and memorials times for her. However, after we were grown their first trip to Las Vegas on a plane with Aunt Rita and Uncle Tom and it never stopped 12 times to Hawaii, several cruises and numerous other trips to many other places. Until they both found and thought it was paradise Marco Island which she stayed there for 3 months a year.

8. Our mom even had a great relationship with our milkman in the good old days, she use to leave a note to either turn on or turn off the oven, he would even put the milk in the refrigerator.

9. Our Mom, also made oatmeal every day for our dad until her trip to Ireland with my sister Connie. So, My dad woke me up at 04:30 to make his oatmeal and I said "Are you crazy", he then started making it on his own, my mom couldn't figure out how I managed this....

10. Our mom became the daughter my Grandma Lange never had, visiting her at Baptist nursing home every Sunday - she played BINGO with her and lit up the entire room.

11. As we grew up and you can imagine 4 girls plus my mom getting ready in the morning with only one bathroom, my mother was never phased because she would go into the bathroom, look into the mirror and say , Mirror- mirror on the wall who's the fairest of them all, you are Dolores and the kiss the mirror and said good morning, this was how she started her morning everyday!

12. I could go on and on and I'm sure everyone here could come up with a Dolores story. I hope all of you will keep those memories in your heart and smile when you think of them.

I want to thank everyone's for all the calls we have gotten at this time we are so thankful to god that my mother did not suffer.

I'm feeling so sad and so empty right now, yet I know she is in a better place.



Once again she is with my Dad, walking hand in hand speaking sweet nothings, about what's to become of their new life. I'm wondering if mom and dad already had their first fight.



But for us, most of all she was a magnificent wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.



I wish my two best friends, my mom and my Dad all the happiness that they deserve.



Their loyalties to each other to the very end and their well-deserved happiness..

Forever and ever!!!



God Bless the most special person I have ever known, and may she rest in peace."



Dad take care our Mom, she will be missed



Mom,



If someone were to ask me who has greatly influenced my life, instead of inspiring writers or great people in history, I would honestly have to put you at the top of my list. You have enchanced my life so much by who you are and everything you give back to life. Your influence is so much a part of the mold that has made me who I am. Though you have never forced your ways on me, it is mostly by example that I have learned some of the most important lessons of my life. Mom, you are really a beutiful person I will miss you so so much





Love your daughter,



Donna Marie

Dear Connie,Kathy,Donna,Carol and the rest of your families:



I am so sorry about the loss that you are facing at this time.



Your mother was very special to many people, including me. I had the privilege of working with her for 4 years at the Lerner Shops in the mid 1970's. She was a wonderful role model for me, especially having lost my own mom as a teen. She taught me about balancing work and life at a time when no one wrote articles about that. She was dedicated to her profession, and operated with a drive and a spirit all her own. Not only did I learn about the world of work from her, but I learned about devotion, and the love of a family that spilled into her every day life. She taught me about what a good mother is all about through her love. She was the person that lived the true spirit of Christmas and how to make things happy. I knew even then that I wanted to be like her when I had a family. We went Christmas shopping together one year after seeing a tear-jerker movie and creatively packed up a trunk of a car with bags and spending beyond our belief. We had a ball and it was because it was for all of you.



Mrs. Lange ,as I called her, was a wonderful inspiration to me. She made me smile no matter how trying a day at work could be. She was cheerful and genuine with an incredible sense of humor, compassion, intelligence, and love for people.



Your mother was a glamerous and beautiful human being. Her face was just beautiful. She prided herself in looking her best, especially on Fridays-:).



I will remember her forever.



I hope that all of you get through each day together and that you manage to cope as hard as it is. From seeing you last night, I can see what a wonderful family she created.



May the love of God warm your hearts and give you the strength to carry on.



Very Truly,

Frani Labarbera Martino

Kathy, Glen, Joe and Mike,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. We hope that your memories sustain you, and your family and friends comfort you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Donna,



I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. Diane Werner E-mailed

me.



Carol and I deeply mourn your loss.





Love Paul & Carol Issak

In Loving Memory of Dolores

Remember you always in our prayers

From The Donegan Family (Ireland)

Derrycluvane

Kilcrohane

Bantry

Co Cork

Dear Kathy, Glen, Joe & Mike, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

My deepest sympathy in your loss.

Connie, Bill, Jackie and Brian, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, mother-in-law and grandmother. We know how special she was in your lives and will be deeply missed. Remember all the good times and special moments. It was an honor and a priviledge to know her, she was always warm and engaging and her smile would light up the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Much love always.

Donna (Sean), we are very sorry for your loss. Let the many wonderful memories support you.

We are saddened to hear of your loss. I remember so many times I spent just listening to my mom and the girls telling stories and laughing for hours. Delores had an infectious laugh that could fill a room. She will be missed.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.