Lori Ford, age 64, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, in Neenah. Lori was born on August 1, 1962, in Wisconsin to the late James “Jim” and Donna (Patzer) Dobbs. She was united in marriage to John Ford. Lori enjoyed doing crafts, canvas work and playing cards with family and friends. She was a very kindhearted woman who was like a mother to many and known as “mama bear”. Lori was very close to her mother and the two would be seen shopping together.

Lori is survived by her son, Troy Ford; grandson, Karl Cordts; and special friends, Kerry and Brandon Vetrune, Shawn Daney, Dani Hohn, Andrew Wage, Sheldon Welch, Derek Simon, Kimmi Kontny, Todd Zernicke, Stacey (Williams) Zernicke, Charlotte and Joanna Cordts and Amy Jo Conwell. She is further survived by many cousins, other relatives and friends.

Lori is preceded in death by her son, Earl Lee Ford; sister, Kim Marie Dobbs; and parents, Jim and Donna Dobbs.

Cremation services were held.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shawn Daney, Ashley Morris, Dani Hohn and Stacey Zernicke for all your kindness and support during this difficult time.