Lorraine L. Gearin
October 12th, 1948 - April 28th, 2025
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Lorraine's Obituary
Lorraine L. Gearin, 76, of St. Joseph, passed away, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital.
Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday May 1, 2025, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations in Lorraine’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Those wishing to sign Lorraine’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Lorraine was born October 12, 1948 in Benton Harbor to George & Ethel Keene. She married Roger J. Gearin, and they cared for and raised their 7 children. In addition, she was a home health care aide and also worked in the housekeeping department at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo.
Lorraine’s greatest joy was her grandchildren. She was also a passionate thrift shopper who frequented local garage sales and kept busy traveling to casinos and car shows.
Lorraine is survived by her companion - David Carpenter of Sawyer; children – Salvator (Janice) Manzella of Scio, Ohio, David Manzella of Missouri, Michelle Manzella of Baroda,and Crystal Woodburn, Cassie (Joe) Hattfield and Roger J. Gearin II all of Carrollton, Ohio; 16 granchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings – Roger (Dora Adams) Bettig of Stevensville and Dian Brown of South Haven; and many step-siblings and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Ethel (Bettig) Keene; her husband Roger Gerin in 1999 her daughter Pam manzella in 1987; and brother – Joseph Keene.
Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Friday May 1, 2025, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations in Lorraine’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Those wishing to sign Lorraine’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Lorraine was born October 12, 1948 in Benton Harbor to George & Ethel Keene. She married Roger J. Gearin, and they cared for and raised their 7 children. In addition, she was a home health care aide and also worked in the housekeeping department at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo.
Lorraine’s greatest joy was her grandchildren. She was also a passionate thrift shopper who frequented local garage sales and kept busy traveling to casinos and car shows.
Lorraine is survived by her companion - David Carpenter of Sawyer; children – Salvator (Janice) Manzella of Scio, Ohio, David Manzella of Missouri, Michelle Manzella of Baroda,and Crystal Woodburn, Cassie (Joe) Hattfield and Roger J. Gearin II all of Carrollton, Ohio; 16 granchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings – Roger (Dora Adams) Bettig of Stevensville and Dian Brown of South Haven; and many step-siblings and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Ethel (Bettig) Keene; her husband Roger Gerin in 1999 her daughter Pam manzella in 1987; and brother – Joseph Keene.
Memorial Contributions
Donations in Lorraine's name may be made to the Alzheimers Association
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