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Loreen Givan Durst, 83, of Lincoln passed away on December 24, 2013 in Lincoln.

Mrs. Durst was the daughter of George and Viola (Meyer) Lathrom and was born on September 22, 1930 in Lincoln. She married Barney Durst and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children Steve (Deborah) Givan of Lincoln, Todd (Judy) Givan of Lincoln, Mike (Cec) Durst of Blythewood, SC, Kenny (Marla) Durst of Mt. Pulaski, Jayne (Marc) Seitz of Mt. Pulaski, her grandsons Chad (Liliana) Givan of Athens, Dusty (Devlyn) Givan of Lincoln, and Robbie Givan, her great-grand children Maria Givan of Lincoln and Michael Givan of Athens, her step great-grandchildren Zane Hubrich and Britney Hubrich, her sister Joyce Kennett of Lincoln, her aunt Mary Hunt of Lincoln, and several nieces, nephews and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brothers Art Lathrom and George Lathrom.

Loreen worked in the Circuit Clerk and County Clerk offices in the Logan County Court House for more than 30 years. She was also involved in the founding of Givan and Wyles Construction and Givan and Wyles Ace Hardware. She volunteered at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and The Oasis and was a member of the Emblem Club and several other Lincoln organizations. Her church home was Jefferson Street Christian Church, Lincoln, IL.

A memorial gathering in her honor will be held at Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home on Monday, December 30, 2013, 5:00-7:00 p.m. and a memorial service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Henry Johnson will officiate.

Memorial donations may be made to Jefferson Street Christian Church and will be received by the church or by Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home.