Lorena Ida Blessinger, 94, Hoffman Estates, Ill

Lorena Ida Blessinger, 94, of Hoffman Estates, Ill. – a suburb of Chicago –formerly of Ireland, passed away on October 30, 2020, at her home. 

Lorena was born in Ireland, Indiana on July 27, 1926, to Martin and Anna (Hopf) Blessinger. 

She was a graduate of the Jasper High School class of 1944. She worked for the GE Transistor plants in Huntingburg and Tell City for 15 years, for Lake Central Airlines in Chicago for three years, then was a reservationist for Delta Airlines for 33 years. After retirement, she worked part-time at Kohl’s Department Store in Chicago. 

She enjoyed traveling and reading. 

She is survived by one sister, Rosemarye Blessinger of Plano Texas, currently residing in Streamwood, Ill.; five cousins. 

Preceding her in death was a sister, Margie A. Blessinger, and a brother and sister, Michael Blessinger and Martina A. Blessinger, who both died at childbirth. 

Graveside burial services for Lorena Ida Blessinger will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Ireland. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or a favorite charity. 

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com