- Lorna Lou Wesseling was born on July 5, 1958 in Platte, SD to James and Berniece (Koopal) Wesseling. She graduated from Chamberlain SD High School in 1976 and went on to continue her education, becoming a Legal Secretary. After completing her education, she relocated to New York City where she was employed at a legal firm for several years. She united in marriage to Howard Blumberg on June 21, 1981 in New York. To this union a daughter, Amanda Jean Blumberg was born on June 3, 1986 who was the light of her life. In 1999 the marriage ended.
Grateful for having shared in Lorna's life: her daughter, Amanda Jean Blumberg of Bronx, NY; her father, James Wesseling of Parkston, SD; 2 sisters: Carmen (Randy) Assmus of Lime Springs, IA and Brenda (Richard) Hebrink of LaMont, IA; a brother, Mike (Paula) Wesseling of Fairfax, VA; great grandmother, Gertrude Wesseling of Sioux Falls, SD; a very special friend, Steven Olson of Lincoln, NE; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Lorna was preceded in death by: her mother, Berniece (Koopal) Wesseling; her grandparents, Jennie and Martin "Mert" Koopal; and grandfather, Harold Wesseling.
Lorna was a very kind, considerate and wonderful person with a big heart. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who met her.
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