Lorraine D Kreul
November 21, 1922 - March 10, 2013
Obituary
MCFARLAND-Lorraine D. Kreul, age 90, of McFarland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born on Nov. 21, 1922, in Sisseton, S.D., the youngest of nine children of Stian and Clara (Aastrom) Valnes. Lorraine became a student teacher in South Dakota and then moved to San Francisco, Calif. with her older brother and sister. While in San Francisco, she met and married James B. Kreul. They then moved to Highland, which was where James was from. Later, they moved to McFarland and she worked for the University of Wisconsin as an administrative secretary. Lorraine was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. She loved to travel, especially by train. Lorraine was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Anderson of Chandler, Ariz. and Gale (Dave) Johnson of McFarland; seven grandchildren, Matthew (Brandi) and their daughters, Marlee and Dalli, Ryan (Kristina Kostka) and their children, Jadyn, Danny, and Kelly, Laurisa (Chad) Huss and their daughters, Katelyn, Ava, and Alexis, Adam (Andrea) Anderson and their daughters, Ella and Hannah, and Gabriel. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Kreul; an infant daughter, Lisa Marie; and daughter, Kathleen. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in her name. Lorraine will be dearly missed and we will carry her in our hearts forever.
A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Events
There are no events for Lorraine yet.
Photos
No photos of Lorraine have been shared yet.
Memories
SJ
Sharon Johnson
Other •
Even though I didn't know your mother, I can definitely see you in her. She looks like a very caring person, just like you. So sorry to hear about her passing and my condolences go out to you and your family.
AL
Ardell Ladd
Other •
Debbie and Gail, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing away. I have thought of her often but wasn't sure if she lived in McFarland yet or not. I have many good memories of times with your mother and I hope your memori
es will help you as you mourn your mother's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ardell
MS
Mimi Schaller
Other •
Debbie, I was so sad to see your mom passed. She will be missed. The memories we have will be in our heart.Never forgotten laughing and our coffee times. What a beautiful lady inside and out. My thoughts are with you and your family. Your friend Mimi.
CG
Carol Grovesteen
Other •
Lorraine was a dear friend to my mother,Josephine Balthis. They had good times traveling by train to visit my brother Richard Rentz. Please accept my condolences for your loss.