Lorraine K. Allmaras
Lorraine K. Allmaras, age 79, of New Rockford, ND, died Sunday, August 7, 2011, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. Lorraine Katherine Molitor was born on April 16, 1932, the daughter of Tony and Blanche (Tanner) Molitor at her family home near Brinsmade, ND. Lorraine graduated from high school at Leeds, ND, and attended Minot State College where she received a teaching degree. She began her teaching career at Brantford, ND, and taught for one year at St. James Academy in New Rockford. In May of 1953, Lorraine was united in marriage to John “Huntz� Allmaras at St. John’s Catholic Church in New Rockford. John and Lorraine lived in New Rockford until the house was built on the farm in the late 1950’s. Lorraine served the community in many areas. She served as an Eddy County Commissioner for 20 years, and in that capacity served on the Lake Region Law Enforcement and 911 Reorganization Boards. Lorraine served as the Secretary of ND Assn. of Counties, was a Representative to the ND State Legislature for 1 term, was a member of the Community Ambulance Service, St. John’s Catholic Church, the St. Cecelia’s Circle and had held the office of president of the Altar Society. Lorraine is survived by her husband John “Huntz�, New Rockford; three sons, Tim (Judy), New Rockford, Tony (Jean), Boise, ID, Todd (Kerri), New Rockford; and seven grandchildren, John, Kristin, Brett, Tanya, Tarrah, Tori, and MacKenzie. She is preceeded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.
FUNERAL SERVICE: St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, ND DATE AND TIME: Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM BURIAL: St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford, ND |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Mary Graner (sister of Judy Allmaras - Tim's wife)
Date: 8-10-11
Message: We were sorry to hear that Lorraine's courageous battle with heart disease has ended. I always enjoyed visiting with her and she always cracked me up!! I remember her as always having a smile on her face and laughing!! I loved her sense of humor.
May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Love always,
The Graners ~ Kenny, Mary, Sydney, Claire, Cole, and Ethan
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Name: Mary Harney Esterby
Date: August 10, 2011
Message: For My Dearest Cousin, school chum and friend:
I shall never forget our happy days. Laughter was our language and song. Never a sad note til now.
We will laugh again when we ride the old school bus through heaven's gate.
Forever,
Mary Harney Esterby
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Name: Audrey Dressen (daughter of Joe Molitor)
Date: 8-10-2011
Message: I remember years back when I would come visit you and Grandma Molitor at the farm, during my summer vacations. Those were some of the best years of my life. We always did fun things and you were the best cook.
You wore some of the nicest outfits, always with a neat hat and trendy heels. I thought you always looked so sharp. You were so nice to me. I remember I hardly ever saw you when you weren't smiling.
You always welcomed me with open arms. I have great memories and I will miss you alot. I know I will see you again someday.
Love, Punky (Audrey)
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Name: Melissa Burkhardt (Granddaughter of Elizabeth Burkhardt)
Date: 08/10/11
Message: Dear Auntie Lorraine, I will miss you so much, Thank you for all the wonderfull advice and all the time you spent talking to me on the phone when I was so lonley in Houston, Texas. I will always remember bringing A.J. up to your place for Jon's Graduation. It was such a good time. I will miss you tons. I know your up in heaven having a good old time with everyone. Hope your all sitting around a big table and laughing and talking!!!!!!!!!! Love you tons, Melissa and A.J. and Gracie.
Melissa Burkhardt (Granddaughter of Lorraine's sister Libby)
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name: Darren Dressen (Grandson of Joe Molitor)
Date: 8/8/2011
Message: Auntie Lorraine,
I will miss you so much. I still remember the times when you would show up in Fargo and take me out to dinner while I was in graduate school. It meant a lot to a starving graduate student and I truly enjoyed our time together. You were such a special, engaging, truly giving person, and you will be missed. God speed on your next journey.
Love,
Your grandnephew Darren