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Lorraine Kraft Obituary

Kraft, Lorraine (nee Smatlock), age 83. Adored and dedicated wife of the late Robert A., sweet and loving mother of Vicki Kraft, Robert (Rita) Kraft, Linda (Tony Johannes) Kraft, Michael (Janet) Kraft and Lori (Bill Shores) Kraft, devoted, proud and coolest grams of Erin and Tim Kraft and Mary Beth, Thomas, Michael and Emily Kraft and Joseph Shores, fond aunt of George, David, Bob, Diane and Steven and Dutch-aunt to Denny. Past president of the IHM Mother's Club and former admitting Clerk at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Visitation Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at HOLLERBACH FUNERAL HOME, 4022-36 N. Elston Ave. at Irving Park Rd. Funeral service on Monday 9:15 a.m. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Cecelia Cemetery in Butternut, Wisconsin. Info: 773-463-1510 or www.hollerbach.us In lieu of flowers, memorials to Children's Tumor Foundation appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 7, 2009.

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Kristin Guill

May 8, 2009

Lorraine was a dear friend of my Aunt Ruth Carlson who passed in January.
I will always cherish her friendship with Ruth and her dear notes to me. She and Ruth are telling each other stories and giggling like children again. Much love and sympathy to her family.

Bob and Lynne Hiatt

May 7, 2009

Mike, Janet, Mary Beth, Tom, Mike and Emily,
I know how much you valued your parents (grandparents) and how difficult these last few years have been as the landscape has changed leaving you and Janet to carry on in their tradition. Know our thoughts are with you and let the fantastic memories put a smile on your faces during these difficult times.

Mike Kraft

May 7, 2009

You were the best Mom a son could have. I will miss you and your smile. I will miss hearing your laugh. I will miss hugging you and seeing you with Mary, Tom, Mike and Emily--how your grandkids loved you. You truly were a great mom and example of how a parent should be. You were always there for Jan, me and the kids. I love you Mom

Mike

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