Howard T. Lofgren - 80
4/12/1930 - 5/10/2010

DeKalb, IL - Howard T. Lofgren age 80 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Waterman, IL, died on Monday May 10, 2010 in the Shabbona Health Care Center in Shabbona, IL. He was born on April 12, 1930 in Chicago, IL, and was the son of Thor Oscar and Signe (Wallin) Lofgren.

Howard was married to the late Elaine C. Laatsch on March 6, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI, she preceded in death February 11, 1990. Howard was then married to the former Marie Cook, on June 23, 1992, in Las Vegas, NV. Howard was a retired Illinois State Police officer working from 1955 till his retirement in 1984. Howard had lived most of his life in Waterman, before moving to DeKalb in 1985. He served in the United States Army serving in Germany. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Troopers Lodge #41, DeKalb Elks #765, DeKalb Moose Lodge #586, DeKalb Masonic Lodge #144, and the DeKalb American Legion #66.

Survivors include: wife: Marie of DeKalb, son: Scott (Arlene) Lofgren of Ashburn, VA, step-daughter: LuAnn Springer of Lemont, granddaughters: Courtney and Jennifer Lofgren both of VA. Preceded in death by: parents, and his first wife: Elaine.

Visitation will be held on Thursday May 13, 2010 from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. A family service will follow immediately. Cremation will take place at the Finch Crematory following services. Burial of cremains will be in Fairview Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police Troopers Lodge #41. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815)758-3841.

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