Lorraine M. Trainor Obituary (1933 - 2010)

LORRAINE M. TRAINOR Lorraine M. Trainor, age 76, of Menomonie, WI passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. The former Lorraine Mary Howe was born April 8, 1933 in Menomonie, WI to Carl and Anna (Brehm) Howe. She was raised in Menomonie and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1951. Lorraine married William E. Trainor on April 8, 1952 in Decorah, Iowa. They farmed for over 30 years in the Town of Lucas. Lorraine was a long time member of Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, where she was active in the women's group, especially with quilting. She also helped in the church office with bulletins and newsletters. She was very creative and enjoyed making crafts and she had a special love for making angels. She enjoyed shopping at Goodwill, eating out at the Family Restaurant, and going on bus trips on Greg's bus. Lorraine had a really great sense of humor and loved her family. She will be sadly missed. Lorraine is survived by: Her children, Rick (Carol) Trainor of Menomonie Carla (Larry) Prochnow of Menomonie Kimberly (David) Vlcek of Eau Claire Joel (Doreen) Trainor of Menomonie Grandchildren, Paula (Todd) Schillinger, Ashley Trainor (fianc� Curt Sullivan), Brent (Alicia) Prochnow, Ross Prochnow (Sherry Hellendrung), Jeremy Vlcek (Nicole Holthaus), Vanessa Erickson, Levi (Anita) Vlcek, Duane Vlcek (Ashley Warner), Justin Trainor, and Kara Trainor. 22 great-grandchildren and three on the way. Her brothers and sisters, Annella Frank, Maurice (Eileen) Howe and Ozzie (Ivy) Howe A sister-in-law Marie Howe Also survived by her special friend Ivelyn Brown, her cat "Cosmo", as well other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, a brother Eugene Howe and brother-in-law Elmer Frank. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, March 26, 2010 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor David Whelan officiating. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Lorraine's family would like to express their thanks to the care providers at the Dunn County Health Care Center, especially Penny, Deanna, Jodi, and Vickie; and to Muriel Schultz, who provided care in so many ways to Lorraine and her family�you made this difficult journey much easier.