Lorrain Lamke Obituary (1937

Lorrain J. Lamke, age 79, of Reedsburg, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 2, 1937 in the Town of Woodland, Sauk County, the daughter of Isadore and Irmgard (Schmidt) Miller. Lorrain was a 1955 graduate of Wonewoc High School. On September 2, 1961, she was married to Donald J. Lamke. Lorrain worked at Logelin Oil Company for many years and later in data processing at Reedsburg Area Medical Center until her retirement. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Reedsburg, Reedsburg Quilt Guild, Reedsburg Outdoor Club, Partners of the Reedsburg Area Medical Center and she was a Girl Scout leader for many years. Lorrain was an avid quilter and she enjoyed making clothes for her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, especially her trip to Alaska and watching her grandchildren's school activities and sporting events. Since being diagnosed with cancer, Lorrain made it her goal to make personalized quilts and tree skirts for each member of her family - a goal that she was able to accomplish. Survivors include her husband of 55 years: Don; three daughters: Helen (Bruce) Krebs, of Sun Prairie; Lucinda (John) Labeots, of Baraboo and Peggi (Brett) Bartels, of Venice, FL; six grandchildren: Ryan Krebs, Justin Krebs, Kenneth (Bridget) Labeots, Jessica Chester, Chas (Mariah) Bartels and Isabella Bartels; four great grandchildren: Vanessa, Liberty, Bentley and Lincoln Labeots; three sisters: Corrine (Ray) Mislivecek, of Hillsboro; Jacquelin (James) Stekel, of Hillsboro and Lois (John) Hickey, of Rock Springs; one brother: Louis (Sally) Miller, of Reedsburg; her brother-in-law: George Lamke, of Reedsburg; her sister-in-law: Helen Lamke, of Reedsburg; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister: Mildred Molitor; her nephew: David Molitor; her father and mother-in-law: Elvie and Kathryn Lamke; her brothers-in-law: Tom Lamke and Al Link; her sister-in-law: Shirley Link and her grandson-in-law: Adam Chester. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Reedsburg with Pastor Marvin Singh officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials for Kidney Cancer Research, Agrace HospiceCare or the United Methodist Church in Reedsburg would be appreciated. The family would like to give special thanks to her caregivers from Agrace HospiceCare and to the staff at Casa de Oakes for the love and support given to Lorrain and her family. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Sunday September 11, 2016 Monday September 12, 2016 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Hoof Funeral Home United Methodist Church - Reedsburg