Lorraine R. Nielsen
July 22nd, 1930 - April 20th, 2025
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Lorraine's Obituary
Lorraine R. Nielsen, 94 of South Haven, passed away on April 20, 2025. Born July 22, 1930 in South Haven Michigan to Merl and Nellie (Goodwin) Schlaack. Married George H. Nielsen on September 16, 1950 in South Haven.
Survived by son Charley, brother-in-law Jim Niesen as well as several special nieces and nephews.
Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband George, beloved daughter Lori Nielsen, parents brother Clinton (Avis) Schlaack and Virginia, Bill (Edna) Schlaack, Carl (Evelyn) Schlaack, Charlie (Margaurite)Schlaack in Laws George (Edna) Nielsen, Judy (Dick) Birdwell, Norma Johnson, Kathy Nielsen and niece Linda Edge.
Lorraine graduated from South Haven High School in 1948. She was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked on various Committees; Alter Guild, Pricilla Circle, greeter, and served communion, where she had made many good friends. She was a “Pink Lady” at South Haven Hospital, worked at Fisher Big Wheel and Food Service at LC Mohr. In her spare time Lorraine also enjoyed gardening.
A Graveside Service will be held to honor Lorraine on Friday, May 2, 2025 starting at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, 191 Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan 49090. Pastor Travis Wilson will officiate.
In leu of flowers please consider donations to Al Van Humane Society or the South Haven Historical Society. To those who choose to leave a memory or condolence please visit: www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 269-637-0333.
Survived by son Charley, brother-in-law Jim Niesen as well as several special nieces and nephews.
Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband George, beloved daughter Lori Nielsen, parents brother Clinton (Avis) Schlaack and Virginia, Bill (Edna) Schlaack, Carl (Evelyn) Schlaack, Charlie (Margaurite)Schlaack in Laws George (Edna) Nielsen, Judy (Dick) Birdwell, Norma Johnson, Kathy Nielsen and niece Linda Edge.
Lorraine graduated from South Haven High School in 1948. She was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church and worked on various Committees; Alter Guild, Pricilla Circle, greeter, and served communion, where she had made many good friends. She was a “Pink Lady” at South Haven Hospital, worked at Fisher Big Wheel and Food Service at LC Mohr. In her spare time Lorraine also enjoyed gardening.
A Graveside Service will be held to honor Lorraine on Friday, May 2, 2025 starting at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, 191 Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan 49090. Pastor Travis Wilson will officiate.
In leu of flowers please consider donations to Al Van Humane Society or the South Haven Historical Society. To those who choose to leave a memory or condolence please visit: www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services 269-637-0333.
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