Joy G. Lofgren

Joy G. Lofgren, 96, of Arlington Heights; formerly of Andersonville, was peacefully welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2018. Together with her husband and the love of her life (the late Robert), they would welcome four children - Robert (Chris), Candice (the late Gary) Tatman, Gay (Paul) Johansson, and Brian, fifteen grandchildren - Rob (Jen), Courtney, Scott, Heather (Joe) Briscoe, Holly (Bill) Ubrig, Heidi (Dan) Bassie, Hillary Heneghan, Haley (Dave) Hemmer, Linnea (Joe) Herlehy, Sunni (Mark) Szumanski, Paul (Allison) Johansson, Kelsey (Mark) Hanneman, and Britt Johansson; the late Bradley Carrell, and Melissa Lopez, and 26 great-grandchildren into this world who would become her greatest blessings. All of these she loved and touched deeply. Joy was also the dear aunt to her nieces and nephews. Joy was a retired office manager at Prudential Insurance and enjoyed her time spent there. Joy’s wonderful sense of humor, pride and adoration for her big Swedish family, her involvement in church, vacations to Door County, and unwavering faith epitomized all that she loved and all that she believed. Joy trusted in the power and strength of Jesus Christ’s love and the beauty and peace that would await her as she reunited with all of her family and friends in Heaven. Joy’s light will continue to shine in the hearts of all of those who were blessed to know her. Please join us as we celebrate her life. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 14th at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights (where she was a longtime member). 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in her name to: The Mastocytosis Society PO Box 416 Sterling, MA 01564 tmsforacure.org Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options (773) 631-0018.