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Lorraine Kelln Obituary

Kelln, Lorraine E. Age 93, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 14, 1916, the daughter of Albert and Lena (Gauger) Riemer. Lorraine spent most of her life in Milwaukee and Sussex, and moved to Cottage Grove in 2004. On June 17, 1939 she was united in marriage with Jacob "Jack" Kelln and together they raised 3 daughters. Lorraine loved working with the public and for many years she worked in retail sales before owning and operating RK Tap in Milwaukee. She was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Milwaukee for 84 years and she served as their choir director for 47 years. She and Jack were the first to be married in that church when it was called Gloria Day. Lorraine is survived by her daughters Phyllis Gromacki of Rochester Hills, MI, Diane (Robert) Comyne of Sun Prairie and Gail (Wayne Kiehnau) Kelln of Cottage Grove; grandchildren: Michelle, Kimberly, Tiffany and Terry; 6 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Lucille. Services will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at 6:00PM, at Cress Funeral Home Chapel, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, with Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel officiating. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home at 3:00 PM until the time of service. On Thursday, November 12, 2009, a service will be held at 10:30AM at the Pinelawn Memorial Park Chapel, 10700 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, with burial to follow. CRESS FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE 1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie (608) 837-9053 www.cressfuneralservice.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 8, 2009.

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Peggy Sadowski

November 8, 2009

May God be with you as you adjust to life without your lovely mother. She will be long remembered for touching the lives of so many. A memorial will be sent to Memorial Lutheran Church in her honor.

November 8, 2009

Dear family,

Jim and I want to send our prayers and thoughts to you all today. Lorraine was a part of our lives for many years. Her smile and hugs were always geniune. Jim can remember her directing the Junior Choir amd how she taught him the value of music.

The fish at RK are still remembered and missed. She is having a great time with her sister and husband and she can see forever in that heavenly city.

Blessings to you all

Jim and Susan Berres

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