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Therese Lorig, aged 97, of Worth, IL, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. Born on January 15, 1928, in Chicago, Therese devoted her life to creating a warm and happy home for her husband, Robert, and their eight children. She was known for her pride in her home and garden, as well as her love for her dogs. Therese was a central figure in her family and was dearly cherished by her many friends and neighbors.

She was the cherished wife of the late Robert and the loving mother of Melodie, Christine, Rita, Joan, Robert Scott, Peggy, Matthew, and Daniel. Therese was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother to a large family.

Visitation for Therese will be on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the chapel service at 1:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home in Chicago Ridge. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery in Oak Lawn. For more information, contact (708) 422-2700 or visit www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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