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Lorraine E Dieske (Crandall) - Class Of 1943 VIEW PROFILE

Lorraine E Dieske (Crandall)

Lorraine E. (Dieske) Crandall

August 20, 1925 ~ January 13, 2022 (age 96)

Lorraine E. Crandall, age 96, of Granger, IN, passed away on Thursday morning, January 13, 2022 at Healthwin Specialized Care, South Bend, IN. Lorraine graduated from the School of Nursing at Memorial Hospital of South Bend in 1946 as a registered nurse. She worked at the former South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, retiring from nursing in 1987, after 41 years of service.

Lorraine was born on August 20, 1925 in South Bend to the late A. George and Elsie (Sommer) Dieske. Elsie passed early in Lorraine’s life, and on June 29, 1929, George married Hildegarde Berkheiser, who raised her. Lorraine remained a resident of the Michiana area for her entire life.

On March 16, 1946, in South Bend, Lorraine married Lynn J. Crandall, who preceded her in death on September 7, 2005. Her brother, Ralph Dieske, also preceded her in death.

Lorraine is survived by her two daughters, Linda “Kay” VanDuesen of Indianapolis, IN, and Phyllis Ann Kizer of Boise, ID; son, David Alan (Barbara) of South Bend; and four grandchildren: Julie VanDuesen of Indianapolis; Greg (Marna Shopoff) VanDuesen of Indianapolis; Kelly (Erik) Hamlin of Edwardsburg; and Debbie (Scott) Cramer of South Bend. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Alexandra (Brett) Carlson of Noblesville; Megan and Ella Cramer of South Bend; Vivian and Alexander VanDuesen; and one great-great grandchild, Emilia Carlson.

Lorraine was a former member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, West Minister Presbyterian Church, and Bowler’s Country Club. She was a member of the River Bend Quilt Group and Sew N’ Sews.

A memorial service for Lorraine will be held at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home—Hickey Chapel and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family.

Contributions in memory of Lorraine E. Crandall can be made to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, 1151 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

01.18.2022  djb

https://www.palmerfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Lorraine-Crandall



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