Lola Mae Gaffney Obituary (1932 - 2016)

Lola Mae Gaffney, 83, of Durand, IL died at 11:05 am Wednesday August 17, 2016 in her own home. Born August 27, 1932 in Durand, IL daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland and Hazel (Stillwell) Ditzler. Married to Joseph A. Gaffney in Durand, IL on August 5, 1949. She was employed at ACSS Office and Rockford Clinic in Rockford, IL. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include daughters Judy (Terry) Johnson, Sue (Ken) Gibler; son Steve Gaffney; daughters Theresa (Steve) Belknap, Colleen Johnston, 8 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren; brothers Ken (Lolita) Ditzler, Tom (Jan) Ditzler and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Jim, and special friend John Van Houten. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am Saturday August 20, 2016 in St. Mary Catholic Church 602 West Main Street Durand, IL with Father Karl Ganss officiating. Cremation Rites to be Accorded. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home – Durand Chapel 101 Main St. Durand, IL from 9:00 am to 10:30 am Saturday. A memorial will be established.