Lorraine Kile

Lorraine Kile, 93, of Waukee (formerly of Winterset), passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Attivo Trail 55+ Active Living in Waukee.

Lorraine Irene Mitchell was born May 2, 1932 in Webster Township, Madison County, Iowa to Clem and Vera (Hardisty) Mitchell. She grew up in Madison and Adair Counties, attending country school through the 8th grade, Greenfield High School, and later Winterset High School, where she graduated in 1950.

On December 6, 1953, Lorraine was united in marriage to Wayne E. Kile at the First United Methodist Church in Winterset. Together they were blessed with two children, Peggy and Michael.

Lorraine worked at Union State Bank for four years before staying home to raise her children. She later worked for the City of Winterset, where she dedicated 26 years of service, retiring in 1993.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winterset. Genealogy was her lifelong passion, and she was active in the Madison County Genealogy Society from its founding. Lorraine loved spending time with her family, especially on trips to Colorado. She later enjoyed bus trips.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne; sister, Marilyn (Marvin) Fairholm; and brother, Maurice (Phyllis) Mitchell.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Doug) Lynch of West Des Moines and her son, Michael (Jody) Kile of Des Moines; her grandchildren, Andrew (Julie) Lynch, Stefanie (Chris) Neumer, Misty Lynch, Lindsey Kile, and Aaron (Maggie) Kile; great-grandchildren, Sofia and Alexa Neumer, and Emma and Jackson Lynch; and brother, Bill (Sharon) Mitchell.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Winterset, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Burial will follow at the Winterset Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Winterset First United Methodist Church or the Madison County Genealogy Society.