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Loretta Austgen

June 27, 1919 - April 28, 2012
Winfield, Illinois

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“My prayers for Loretta's family. I taught third grade at MacArthur and many of her second graders came to me for third grade and were always well...Read More » ”
1 of 3 | Posted by: Mary Ortega - Schererville, IN

“I was privileged to have taught with Loretta for 10 years at MacArthur. She and Dorothy McCloskey were wonderful mentors for the young teachers. In...Read More » ”
2 of 3 | Posted by: Paul Hess

“May the God of all comfort become your refuge and strength during this most difficult time, until he reunites love ones into the arms of their...Read More » ”
3 of 3 | Posted by: Mines family

Loretta Marie Austgen (Cullen) of Winfield, Illinois, formerly of Lowell, born June 27, 1919 in Whiting, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012. She was the wife of Leonard (deceased), mother of Robert (Elizabeth), and James (deceased). Grandmother of James (Karen), and Gretchen Freitag (Thomas), Great- grandmother of Cameron, Tyler, Braeden, and Robbie. She was also preceded in death by her Father Robert H Cullen, Mother Olive, and Brother Robert F Cullen. She was a Second Grade Teacher at McArthur School in Cedar Lake for over 20 years. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 5th from 9:30-10:30 at Sheets Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 604 E. Commercial Ave. in Lowell followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St Edward Catholic Church, 216 S. Nichols, Lowell at 11AM. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery with Fr. Ted Norquist officiating services. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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May 05, 2012
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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Lowell, IN 46356
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May 05, 2012
11:00 AM

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Lowell, IN 46356
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Saturday May 05 2012

St. Edward Catholic Cemetery
5761 177th
Lowell, IN 46356

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My prayers for Loretta's family. I taught third grade at MacArthur and many of her second graders came to me for third grade and were always well-prepared as students. I recall one Halloween when she dressed up as a wicked witch with a green face and full black costume. She was the best witch rivaling the one in The Wizard of Oz. She was always a model instructor and highly respected. I have thought of her often since she retired from MacArthur. God bless her soul.

Posted by: Mary Ortega - Schererville, IN - former coworker May 04, 2012

I was privileged to have taught with Loretta for 10 years at MacArthur. She and Dorothy McCloskey were wonderful mentors for the young teachers. In those days the staff was like family and we all interacted socially. Loretta was a big part of the glue that kept us together.

Posted by: Paul Hess May 03, 2012

May the God of all comfort become your refuge and strength during this most difficult time, until he reunites love ones into the arms of their families. (John 11:25,26) Please accept our sincere condolences.

Posted by: Mines family Apr 30, 2012

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