This memorial website was created to remember Lora P. Bitner who was born in Pittsfield, Illinois on October 4, 1921 and passed away on August 7, 2008. She will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Lora P. Bitner, 86, of Peoria, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria.
Lora was born on October 4, 1921 in Pittsfield, a daughter of Ada May Stone. She married Charles E. Bitner on July 30, 1949 in Glasford. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2002 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a half-brother; and an infant son, Dennis.
She is survived by her sons, James L. (Carol) Bitner of Morton and John K. (Patty) Bitner of Peoria; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Lora was a homemaker and member of Madison Avenue United Methodist Church in Peoria.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the Unity Church of Peoria, at 3127 N. Avalon Place, with Pastor Doug Habegger officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church.
A private interment will be held at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Avenue United Methodist Church.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria.
| Jim Bitner |
Praying for you |
August 13, 2008 |
I was sadden to hear of your Mother's passing. I will continue to pray for you and your family for peace during this difficult time. I enjoyed our conversation during the High School Reunion and it was good to see you. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Regards,
Virginia (Marfell) Boylan
| Mary (Flynn) Wilson |
Neighbors |
August 13, 2008 |
Jim & John,
I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I don't know why but I was thinking of her the other day. Maybe because my mom, Ruth Flynn, was here for a visit. We used to be neighbors on Haungs. I would occasionally see your mom & dad at Keystone functions. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Mary
| Jim and family |
You're in our thoughts |
August 11, 2008 |
Sorry to hear about your mom. No one can take a mom's place in one's life or heart. I miss my mom and think of her often. Their journey here is complete but we will see them again some day. The best to you and the family. We're on the east coast visiting the oldest daughter at this time. Will talk to you soon.
Larry Layman &
family
| Jim Bitner |
I'm Sorry |
August 10, 2008 |
Jim,
We were sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We know you will miss her greatly. I can only hope that she is at peace and enjoying the company of your father again. My mother is the same age as your mother and hanging in there with poor health. But she constantly tells us she is ready to join my father since his passing. I suspect your mother felt somewhat the same.
I hope you family finds healing and remains close in this difficult time.
Regards,
Paul and Joanne Flynn
