Lorraine Marie "Lee" Paul

Lorraine Marie "Lee" Paul obituary, Hillman, MI

Lorraine Marie "Lee" Paul

Lorraine Paul Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bannan Funeral Home - Hillman on Mar. 26, 2025.

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Lorraine "Lee" Marie Paul, 92, of Hillman passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena.
Lorraine Marie Draves was born April 26, 1932, in Bay County, Michigan to the late Ewald and Elizabeth (Leppin) Draves. On March 4, 1950, she married William Paul. He preceded her in death on April 29, 2003. Lorraine was a member of New Beginnings Church and Montmorency VFW Post 2356 Auxiliary.
Surviving are her son, Will (Susan) Paul; grandson, Michael; two sisters, Carol Budd, Emily Draves; sister-in-law, Betty Lum; several nieces and nephews.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her infant son, James and brother Wayne Lum.
Visitation will take place Saturday at New Beginning Ministries – Hillman from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 12 p.m. with Todd Meece officiating. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.
Interment: Hillman Rust Township Cemetery
Memorials: New Beginning Ministries
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