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Lorraine Wilson

1921 - 2014

Lorraine Wilson obituary, 1921-2014, Chicago, IL

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1921

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2014

Lorraine Wilson Obituary

Fox Lake - Lorraine Louise (Herling) Wilson, 93, a resident of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, surrounded by family at home following a period of failing health. Lorraine was born in Chicago, Jan. 9, 1921, daughter of Arved and Lorretta (Morley) Herling. She spent her youth in Chicago and was employed as a Chicago police officer in the 1950's as a motorcycle officer with traffic enforcement. She also held positions inspecting orphanages and homes for children in the Chicago area. She was an entrepreneur and ran a popular hot dog stand with the help of her family on the city's South Side for a number of years. She was an avid Scrabble player and among her hobbies were sewing and other needlework. She enjoyed politics and worked in the late Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley's office. Lorraine also volunteered in numerous community endeavors. Throughout her life she helped people, especially children. She sewed costumes for her grandchildren when they were in school plays and offered practical advice and support. She is remembered for her strength, compassion and the wisdom that she shared with her children and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren. She was always there for them. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew. She is preceded in death by her brother Joseph Herling. Lorraine is the beloved sister of John Herling (Mary), Thomas Herling (Maurine), Bernice (the late William) Smith, Marie Herling. She leaves behind her children Andria M. (Wilson) White, of Ocklawaha, FL, Christopher D. Wilson, of Fox Lake, IL, Nora Green, (married to Eugene) of Illinois, John E. Wilson, Chicago, Vincent P. Wilson, Carbondale, IL, Thomas E. Wilson, Chicago, IL, Mary (Wilson) Tyler (husband Kenneth) of Fort Myers, Fl. She is preceded in death by her oldest daughter Joanne P. (Rhodes) Sullivan, of Round Lake. Services and internment will be private.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2014.
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I miss you today grandma. I miss your stories and sitting at the table as a child drinking "coffee" with you. It was really mostly milk and sugar with a dot of coffee so that I could feel I was one of the adults. Through your stories you passed on so many of your values and morals about kindness and helping others. Those stories carried me through tough times in my teens and sometimes now as an adult. I pass those same values down to my children. You are missed and you will always be remembered.

Tracy Saunders

January 9, 2017

Gram made you and my mom Andria rip together

Jolene Roche

July 20, 2014

LORRAINE. WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. SO MANY FINE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT HER . LOVEING MOTHER SISTER AND GRANDMOTHER. CAREING LOVEING KIND HEARTED PERSON. I ENJOYED HER STORY TELLING

DENNIS ROCHE

July 10, 2014

RIP

Linda Hedge

July 9, 2014

so sorry for your loss RIP Lorraine love the hedge family (linda)

linda Hedge

July 9, 2014

Wilson Family;

My deepest condolences during this difficult time. RIP Lorraine

Sean Herling

July 9, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Lorraine will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 13 JUL, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

July 9, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God be your stronghold for he aware of those who seek refuge in him.

Richmond Family

July 9, 2014

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