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Lyra Anne Eells Bloom

Lyra Bloom Obituary

Bloom, Lyra Anne Eells age 82, passed away on September 16, 2008, she was a loving mother to Christopher (JoAnne) Bloom, the cherished grandmother of Anna and Mary Bloom, the fond sister of Ruth Eells Gerhold and a dear aunt to Lessie (Walt) Starr, William Gerhold, Julie (Rex) Parsons and Charles (Christa) Gerhold. Lyra Anne loved her family, her Church, Hyde Park, music and gingko trees. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at 11 a.m., at The Church of St. Paul and The Redeemer, 4945 S. Dorchester Ave., in Chicago, IL. Memorials in Lyra Anne's name can be directed to the music and outreach programs of The Church of St. Paul and The Redeemer. Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St., Chicago, IL, 60608. 773-927-6424

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 21, 2008.

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Rosemary

September 15, 2023

Well, another earthly year has passed. Mrs. Bloom continues her eternal journey in Heaven. She can talk now, look at her beloved trees and most importantly, look down from heaven and ask God, who is holding her hand to Bless her son, and his Family. Enjoy your Heaven you deserve it.
Respectfully, Rose Mary P.

Rosemary Pfeifer

September 16, 2022

God Bless Mrs. Bloom an angel in heaven. Respectfully, Rose Mary Pfeifer

Sem Sutter

October 20, 2008

Dear Chris & JoAnne,

We've been late in learning about Lyra Anne's death. What fun & good talks we had together over the years in choir and cooking for the Open Kitchen.

As language failed her, we were amazed and moved every time we saw and spoke with her. Her eyes would brighten and open wide as she said "yes, yes, yes."

What more is there to say?

Your neighbors in the ParkShore,
Sem Sutter & John Easton

Rose Mary Pfeifer Weitzman

October 18, 2008

To Chris,
Speaking to your Mom on the phone, seeing her in person. I remember her warm eyes. She tried so hard to talk. Whenever she called the office and asked for you, it was like the word son heartfully was her whole being, her safety net, her umbrella. She was mom/dad to you as my mother was to her 2 sets of twins (21 mo. apart). Nevertheless, she is in heaven now, and I know first hand, she will always be on your shoulder, a mother's Love never dies! Chris please accept my sincere condolences to Joanne, Mary and Anne. You were very lucky to have her for all these years. Your former assistant, Rose Mary

Liz Starr

September 28, 2008

I only met Lyra Anne once but enjoyed it very much. I know both Lessie and Walt Starr loved her very much. Liz Starr

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