05/28/2026
https://www.riekenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/thelma-hamilton
Oh, our sweet, Loree — a woman who graced this world for 100 incredible years. A century is a rare gift, and yet knowing Loree, even a hundred years felt too short. She left a forever-lasting mark on every life she touched: through her passion, her fierce love, her quick wit, and an unshakable tenacity that inspired everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Loree had a way of making ordinary moments feel extraordinary. She listened with genuine curiosity, laughed with contagious joy, and met life’s challenges with both courage and a little mischief. Her love was steady and expansive — for family, for friends, for the small pleasures of daily life — and it built a legacy of kindness and strength that will carry forward in every one of us who were honored by her friendship and love. Whether offering a clever remark that brightened a room or quietly helping when help was needed most, Loree taught us how to love and how to live fully.
A hundred years of memories could fill a book, but the heart of Loree’s life is simple: she cared deeply, she acted boldly, and she made people feel seen. Her quick wit reminded us not to take ourselves too seriously; her tenacity showed us the value of perseverance; her passion urged us to pursue what matters. We will remember her in shared stories, in traditions she started, and in the small, meaningful ways she shaped our days.
Though we wish for more time with her, Loree’s century among us is a miraculous gift — a life so well-lived that it leaves us longing for nothing but more chances to say thank you. Let us honor her by carrying forward her kindness, her humor, and her courage. Rest peacefully, Loree. Your love remains with us, now and always.
- Your Northcrest Family
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