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Lorina Sillman

St. Johns, MI

April 10, 1926 - June 14, 2016

Lorina Sillman Obituary

Lorina Anna Sillman passed into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born April 10, 1926 in Riley Township, Clinton County, MI the daughter of William and Elsie (Sehlke) Horman. Lorina was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and a member of St. Peter Ladies Aide. Lorina graduated from Fowler High School and was a member of the basketball team. She enjoyed time spent with family and friends, tending to her vegetable garden, admiring birds in her yard, and loved playing Euchre, as well as attending her grandchildren’s many events. On November 7, 1945 she married Elden Sillman. They were married for nearly 60 years until his passing in 2005. She retired from the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury as an accountant with 28 years of service. Lorina was predeceased by her brother, Charles Horman and a brother-in-law, Earl Flegler. Surviving is a daughter, Suzanne (Thomas) Bourdon and a son, John (Laurie) Sillman of DeWitt and St. Johns; seven grandchildren, Ann Marie Bourdon, Valerie (Brian) Rush, Janette Bourdon, Lisa Sillman, Dean Bourdon and Jeffrey Sillman and Joe Sillman; four great grandchildren, Paige Rush, Jace Fandrick-Sillman, Brady Rush, and Samantha Bourdon; one sister, Ethel Flegler and one sister-in-law, Juanita Horman and many cherished extended family members. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at St. Peter Lutheran Church 8990 Church Rd. St. Johns with Pastor Quentin Nuttmann and Pastor Paul Clark officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday and Monday June 19 and 20 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. Memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran School, 8990 Church Rd. St. Johns, MI 48879 or the American Heart Association, 2140 University Park, Suite 210, Okemos, MI 48864.

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