Lori A. Graap

In loving memory of Lori Ann Graap, who passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 62.
Lori was born on May 7, 1961, to the late Ranny and Barbara (Donahue) Blevins in Wausau, WI. From a young age on, Lori was a compassionate spirit. As a loving mother of 4 children, she also dedicated herself to helping and caring for others, spending a large part of her life working in healthcare. Above all else, she cherished her family and friends, especially enjoying time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
While Lori faced many challenges in her lifetime, she grew from these challenges. She was incredibly strong, giving wholeheartedly in everything she did and faced hard times with courage and dignity. Helping her along the way was her outgoing personality; which she shared as often as she could. She loved being around people who made her laugh and smile, and even worked as a bartender for several years where she made many great friends. Lori enjoyed watching and cheering for the Packers with her friends and she loved the feeling of freedom when riding on the back of motorcycles. She was always up for a ride! She was also always up for Holidays and celebrations; often looking forward to coordinating just the right outfit - whether it was wearing all red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July or the perfect Santa shirt for Christmas. Lori loved people; often seeing the good in them, even when others did not. Lori will be deeply missed by anyone that was blessed with the opportunity to have known her.
Mom, you will forever be in our hearts and we will never forget you. We love and miss you so much!
Lori is lovingly survived by her children, Heidi (Randy) Noland of Homosassa, FL, Billie (Scott) Smith, Charlie (Samantha Kohnhorst) Graap, and Tommy Graap, all of Merrill; 6 grandchildren, Nickolas Noland, Dylan and Peyton Smith, and Landon, Charles, and Adalyn Graap; and 2 great-grandchildren, Ryan and John Noland.
Lori was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Richard Blevins.
A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Lori's life on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Corning Town Hall from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A short service will be held at 1:00 PM, led by a family friend. Shuda Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.shudafuneral.com.