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Donna Cortese-Lohnes Obituary

Cortese-Lohnes, Donna L. (nee Krol), beloved wife of Albert Lohnes and the late Joseph Cortese; loving mother of Dawn (Frank) Orr, Christine (Rob) Reus, Joe (Beth), Anthony (Lori), Paul (Julie) and Mark Cortese, Andrea (Jeremy) Breese, Nick, Matt, Jim and Kris Cortese; dearest grandmother of Brittney, Anthony, Caitlin, Danny, Noelle, Alyssa, Jeremy, Alexis, Taylor, Mark, Zack, Makenzie, Jacob, Kendall, Gianna, Joey and Kailee; dear great grandmother of Kayla; devoted daughter of the late Augustina and Mitchell Krol; loved sister of Diana (Raul) Ramos; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Monday, 12:45 p.m., from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, to St. George Church. Mass 1:30 p.m. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-429-3200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2008.

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alexandria cortese

December 30, 2008

Hey,nana your gonna be deeply missed.I really miss you alot with all my heart.Are whole family misses you.I was really sad too see you go, I was crying. I always think of you and it really upsets me how you left I was crying to death .I didn't want you to leave.I love you so much just remember that. I hope you liked the flowers I bought you. I'm really upset you left because you were the greatest nana in the whole world. love you with all my heart.Nana was the greatest woman ever.

Noelle and Alexis

December 26, 2008

We will miss you always Nana, you are in our hearts. We all love you very much! SO you know, we were all sad to see you go. But if it means you are not suffering anymore, we can get through this hard time quicker. You were the best Nana anyone could ever have and you will be greatly missed.

noelle and alexis taylor cortese

December 23, 2008

Nana we all miss you you will be missed alote though.we all wanted to wish you a merry christmas and hey! at leats your in a better place your in heaven with god and papa joe. we all miss you and luv you and you will be missed alote and luved forever and erver luv alote!

noelle and alexis cortese

December 23, 2008

Nana was in are hearts and still is in are hearts and prayers too!And nana me and noelle wanted you to know that we all miss you and want you to come back but hey nana what we can remember is those good times too! and that you ARE in a better place with god and papa joe.and we all luv yoou with all are hearts and luv you so much !

Dieter Tami

December 11, 2008

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom/Gram & Great Gram. I have fond memories of growing up near the Corteses. You will all be in my prayers.

Chris Halper

December 11, 2008

We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss.

Nancy & Dennis Colucci

December 9, 2008

To all the Cortese family and to her dear sister Diana and her family, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and extend our deepest sympathy.

Steve Zuranski

December 9, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lara Smith (Deady)

December 6, 2008

Dear Cortese Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman. And her memory will live on through all of you. My family's prayers are with all of you at this hard time.

Gail Sayre

December 6, 2008

To all the Cortese children
We are so sorry for your loss.
Aunt Donna was A wonderful woman.
She will for sure be missed.
If there is anything we can do please contact us Angel,Gail and Paula

Joe Baez

December 5, 2008

Cortese Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, your mother will always be remembered in our hearts.

DANIELLE QUINN

December 5, 2008

i am so sorry about your loss,if you ever need anything let me know.

Tina Reilly ( Beyler)

December 5, 2008

Dear Cortese Family:

I'am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a sweet lady, it's been forever since I have seen her or any of you. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
God Bless all of you!

Sincerely,
Tina Reilly (Beyler)

Julie Cragg

December 5, 2008

To the entire Cortese family,
My heart goes out to you at this time. Your mother was a wonderful woman and raised all of you very well. She was courageous and sweet. Her memory will live on. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Julie Cragg

Kellie Reilly

December 5, 2008

I'm so sorry for you loss, I remember your mom when I was growing up. She was a very kind and funny lady, my thoughts and prayers our with the entire family at this time of grief.

Jackie Phillips

December 5, 2008

My heart goes out to the entire Cortese family. Donna was such a courageous woman. I will never forget all the times I have spent with her and her family. Donna will be deeply missed by all.

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