Lois R. Stripling, nee Razee, of Elmwood Park and long time resident of Chicago has gone ahead to join family, friends and her God.  Life time teacher in and out of the classroom.  Devoted teacher of generations of children.  Beloved wife of the late Jim; Loving daughter of the late Louise and Thomas; Loving mother of Tom(Ruth), Eloise, Raymond, Paul(Diane) and Joyce; Dear grandmother of Jessica, Michael (Robin), Erika (Wos), Ethan (Jasmine), Victoria, Mitchell and Gayle; Cherished great-grandmother of Brandon, Senyo, Seyram, James, Annabel, Trevor and Kaydence; Fond aunt of Renee(the late Ron) and Rick(Sue);  Beloved cousin of Linda and Joann;  Loving sister of the late Dale(Dolores).  Lifelong blood donor.  Lifelong avid collector of teddy bears, post cards and family.  Services and Interment Private.  For info. The Elms Funeral Home 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com.