Julie M. Doran

Julie Doran, nee Coombs, age 97, of Lowell, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Edward Doran.  Loving mother of Madelyn (Albert) Morgan, Diane Parker, Debbie (Ken) Helmick, Donna Durbin, Eddie (Dawn) Doran, and the late William Rathburn.  Cherished grandmother of Johnny, Marjorie, Ronnie, Chane, Justin, Aaron, Valerie, Kenny, Steven, Jeffrey, Randy, Heather, Ashley, the late Rachel, and late Becky.  Dear sister of Shirley Miller, Gert Troniar, Bobby Coombs, the late Midge McKinney, George Coombs, Irene Miller, Francies Harris, Billy Lyon, Alex Lyon, and David Lyon.  Preceded in death by her parents Sadie Lyon and Harvey Coombs.  She also has numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews all of whom she loved very deeply.

Julie was a very passionate, caring, and giving person who touched many lives.  She loved family gatherings with loved ones for reunions, birthdays, and holidays.  She had a lifelong love as a seamstress/tailor and loved to garden, walk, socialize with neighbors, and had a passion for dancing.  Julie was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Visitation to be held Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL 60475.  Interment private.  For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com