Lornitis, Mary Jo
d. November 24, 2012
Mary Jo Lornitis, age 69, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday November 24, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She is survived by a daughter, Monique Sanderson of Springfield; sons, Dan Lornitis of Chicago, Tom “Butch” Lornitis and Lenny Rose both of Springfield; sisters, Verna (Ralph) McGee of Springfield and Patty Herron of Columbus, GA; five grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny in 1998, her parents, and by a sister, Janet Tomlin. Mary Jo was born October 20, 1943 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of James and Viola Tomlin.
She married Daniel Lornitis on December 20, 1973.
Mary Jo worked for Casey’s General Store for 10 years before retiring in 2009.
She attended Lanphier High School in Springfield.
Mary Jo was a diehard Chicago Cub fan and loved being with her grandkids.
Graveside services will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM.
Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating.
Memorials can be made to charity of choice.
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Posted November 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
VERNA AND LENNY ROSE, GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. MARY JO WAS FUN TO WORK WITH AT CASEYS. MISSED SEEING HER WHEN I STOPPED AND GOT GAS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. SHE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH.
Posted November 26th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Dan, Very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Posted November 27th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Monique and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Posted November 27th, 2012 at 7:35 am
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Larissa