LORANGER, Delyelse "Jerry" - Of Flushing, age 89, died Friday, January 1, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at St. Mary's Queen of Angels, 4413 Morrish Road, Swartz Creek, Father Steven Mattson officiating. Entombment at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or St. Francis Prayer Center. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Loranger will be at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the Mass. Jerry was born in Flint, Michigan on February 16, 1920, the son of Albert and Helen (Polzin) Loranger and was a lifetime resident of the Flint and Flushing areas. He married Nancy Lotito in 1939; she preceded him in death in 1983. He later married Jean Ragnone in 1987 and she preceded him in death in 2008. Jerry was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Adult Server and Usher. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, UAW Local #599 and Toastmasters. Mr. Loranger taught shop and drafting at Sacred Heart and St. Michael's Catholic Schools. He retired from Buick Motor Division in 1983, with 40 years of service. He was a skilled machinist who was happiest when he was working in his basement machine shop building or repairing projects for friends and family. Surviving are daughter, Kathie and husband John Heitmann; granddaughter, Melanie Heitmann and husband Kirk Johnston; grandsons, Robert and wife Michelle Loranger and Charlie Loranger; nephew, Albert and wife Virginia Reeder; great-niece and nephew, Julie and James Reeder. Also surviving are step-children, Larry and wife Delores Ragnone, granddaughter, Diane Ragnone, Tom and wife Victoria Ragnone, Judy and husband Jerry Englemann, Deborah and husband John Perkovich; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Reeder, in 1964 and son, Thomas W. Loranger preceded him in death in 1999. The family extends a special thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Your condolences may be shared with the family at
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