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Lorraine Tibbitts Obituary

Tibbitts, Lorraine A. 1/7/1927 - 11/30/2018 Kalamazoo Lorraine A. Tibbitts, 91 of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan. Ms. Tibbitts was born January 7, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Frank L. and Lorraine A. (Carlson) Tibbitts. She was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. She had worked in Chicago for many years with several different company's, Golden Rod Ice Cream, Unity Spot Light and Mrs. Grass Soup. She is survived by her brother, Harry and Jo Tibbitts of Allegan, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Bob, Frank Jr., Ken and Ron. Cremation has taken place. No Funeral mass is scheduled, but Lorraine will be remembered periodically at regular masses at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. Graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan, Michigan on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Arrangements by the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com.

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Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2018.

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