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Lois Behm Obituary

Behm, Lois M. (nee Lurie), age 78, beloved wife of Dr. Ralph Behm for 57 wonderful years, loving mother of Dr. David (Donna) Behm, Debbie (Marc) Stookal, Ron (Karen) Behm and Nancy (Dr. David) Gross, proud and devoted "Grandma Lois" to her 15 loving grandchildren and her great-grandson, loving daughter of the late Rose and Rudolph Lurie, dearest sister of Beverly (Seymour) Nodell, Shirlee (the late David) Levin and the late Mickey Lurie, dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. Chapel service Monday, 2:30 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Entombment Beth Shearim Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, Midwest Chapter, 1800 N. Main St., Ste 215, Wheaton, IL 60187 or Vitas Hospice, 580 Waters Edge, Ste 100, Lombard, IL 60148. For funeral info please call 847-255-3520.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2011.

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Steve Handwerker

January 10, 2023

Just thinking today how lovely your mom Lois was! I know our parents are enjoying time together again up above.

Carole Lauer

March 6, 2011

Dear Ralph and Family,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother.

As we raised our families on Winthrop Road, I was always impressed by Lois's loving and exemplary life as a wife, mother and member of the community.
It was truly a privilege to have known her.

May her memory always be for blessing and bring you comfort during this time of deepest sorrow.

I am so very sorry,

February 10, 2011

Dear Dr Behm, Nancy, Ronnie and Debbie-

My deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful wife and loving mother. Such great memories of all those years in Florida with both of our families-
May all the special memories last a lifetime and never fade.
Keep Lois's spirit alive-
My deepest condolences to all of the extended family members.

Tracey Mandel Sachs

January 20, 2011

Dear Ralph and family:

We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your loving wife, Lois.

Please accept our sincere condolences
at this sad time.

Bunny and Shelly Bulwa

January 18, 2011

Dear Dr. Behm, Nancy, Ronnie, and Debbie,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your wife and mom was a wonderful woman. i am so glad our families had such a long enduring friendship that we were able to enjoy her company for so long. My deepest condolences to all of you and your families. Jaye Handwerker Marban

Steve Handwerker

January 18, 2011

Dear Dr. Behm, Nancy & Debbie,
Mrs. Behm was such a dear, kind lady. We were so fortunate that our family shared a long, great friendship with her. May she forever bring you beautiful, happy memories. My deepest sympathy and condolences.

Rosemarie Quill

January 17, 2011

Dear Ralph, Our love and prayers are with all of you. We have wonderful memories of our days in Colorado Springs. Lois was special. Tom and Rosie

Sherrie & Craig Glicken

January 17, 2011

Dearest Behm Family,
We are sad for your loss.

Lois was the ideal neighbor. Always considering her family and others first!

Volumes of wonderful memories to reminisce including arranging fun and interesting dinners home and away, sleepovers, field trips, holiday vacations and maintained the coolest house stocked with the finest things while always making everyone feel welcome.

No one enjoyed to laugh more!
May your hearts soon be filled with happy and beautiful memories of a life enriched by her presence.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Love,

Elyse Berns

January 17, 2011

Dear Behm Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Lois. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of times past.

January 16, 2011

Dear Ralph -and to all your wonderful children.... I was so sad to read about Lois... whom I remember with such fond memories of our years together raising our children in the same neighborhood... my sincere condolences to all.... sonny shiner

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