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METROPOLIS, Ill. - Lorraine Ashby, 83, of Metropolis, Illinois, formerly of St. Libory and Pontiac, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Michael Mujule officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Lorraine was a teacher in public and parochial schools for kindergarten through fourth grade for over 35 years. She was a very active parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, which included her daily prayer routine. Lorraine was a member of several local quilting guilds and loved quilting, especially for her family. She also enjoyed reading and traveling, with some of her favorite spots being Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and Indian Shores, Florida. She had a passion for helping others and being with her family, and is going to be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Lorraine is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ron Ashby; daughters, Amy Marie Torres and husband Elmo and Elizabeth Ann Quigley and husband Brian; grandchildren, Isabel, Alex, Erica Lorraine, and A.J. Torres and Liam and Meghan Quigley; brother, John Schwartz and wife Barb; nieces and nephews, Steve (Sherri) Dombi, Liz Dombi, Suzette (Ryan) Diecker, and Jonathan (Megan) Schwartz.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna (Herbst) Schwartz, and sister, Gloria Dombi.
Memorials may be made in Lorraine's name to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 315 E. 3rd St., Metropolis, IL, 62960.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Ann Josar. (Unnerstall)
August 17, 2025
I have many fond memories of Lorraine growing up.
Rest in peace .
Mary Ann Josar ( Unnerstall )
August 17, 2025
Lorraine a I were first cousins. I have fond memories of us growing up.
Gerrie Adams
August 17, 2025
To Ron and family, Johnny and Barb, Liz, Steve and all. So very sorry to hear about Lorraine's passing.
I remember her fondly at family functions as a child. I think she was closest to my sister, Barbara but a dear cousin to all of us Unnerstall kids. Over the years I remember Lorraine as such a sweet and soft spoken lady. Some friends and I visited the quilt museum in Metropolis and Lorraine and I had a short visit. My prayers are with you all in the days ahead.
With love.
Geraldine (Gerrie) Adams Unnerstall
Suzy McGill Weaver
August 15, 2025
Lorraine was a fun, energetic and all around great person! I can´t imagine where the years have gone!
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