Vera L. Thorsen, nee Harris, 96, long time resident of Arlington Heights, gently passed on January 26, 2002 in Houston, TX, beloved wife of the late Elmer J. Thorsen; loving mother of Elmer J. Jr. (Varetta), Janet (Bob) Underwood, the late Shirley (Michael) McDonald and Jeanette Thorsen; cherished grandmother of nine; preceded in death by her grandson Timothy T. Thorsen; great grandmother of 18; great great grandmother of one; dear daughter of the late Edgar and Drucilla Harris; fond sister of Jeanette Fine and the late Herold and Alexander Hamilton. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Lauterburg and Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights where funeral service will be held Thursday 11 a.m. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago. Funeral info: 847-253-5423
