Lorraine H. Manor, 87, of Menomonie, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie surrounded by family.
Lorraine was born Nov. 2, 1927, in the Emerald Township, St. Croix County. She was the daughter of Nicholas and Myrtle (Meline) Hobbick. As a young child, she moved with her family to Menomonie and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Elementary School.
Lorraine married Elwood Manor Sept. 25, 1948, at St. Joseph's Parsonage in Menomonie and were blessed with six children. Besides raising a family, she worked at a few various places and retired after 20 years of services at Myrtle Werth Hospital.
Lorraine was active in her retirement. She volunteered many hours at the Menomonie Senior Center, Myrtle Werth Hospital Auxiliary and "Lady Bugs". She also was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Her hobbies included painting and teaching ceramics, crocheting, and playing bingo.
Lorraine is survived by three sons and three daughters, Richard (Donna) of Weyerhaeuser, Diane (Michael) Werner of Stoughton, Darlene (Bruce) Schley of Menomonie, Duane (Darcel) of Menomonie, Dale (Brenda) of Racine, Denise (John) Risler of Menomonie; 13 grandchildren, Dan, Kelli, Beth, Mande, Mike, Jason, Matthew, Amanda, Nicholas, Jacque, Jenna, Larinda, and Josh; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Goss of Eau Claire; one brother, Clement "Jack" (Jean) Hobbick of Wisconsin Rapids.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elwood, in 2009; and three brothers, James, Patrick, Francis "Kelly" Hobbick.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday April 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie, with Rev. John Mano officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.
Online condolences may be made at www.rhielfuneralhome.com
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Menomonie is serving the family.
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