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Lorraine Yavorski Obituary

Lorraine K. Yavorski
Lorraine K. Yavorski, née Schmuck; beloved wife of Michael T. Yavorski; loving mother of Douglas, Alex (Jennifer), and the late Christine Yavorski; fond grandmother of John, Drew, and Rob Yavorski; sister of Donald Schmuck, Janet Farmer, and the late Dolores Jones.
Visitation Sunday, July 31st, 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, August 1st 10:00 a.m. from Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street (1 Blk. So. of Ogden Ave.), Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 to St. Joseph Church. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Ray Graham Association, 901 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, Illinois 60532 or www.raygraham.org/donate, are appreciated.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jul. 29, 2022.

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Patrick OBrien

November 8, 2022

I remember Mrs. Yavorski from Pick St. My deepest condolences.

Laura Sakas

August 12, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Lorraine´s passing. She was a wonderful woman. Lorraine was so kind to me when Ramona and I came to Ray Graham. I will be forever grateful for her generosity of spirit. May your memories of her bring smiles through your tears.

Corinnend Craig Kittstein

July 31, 2022

We're so sorry to hear of Lorraine passing. We so enjoyed meeting her and Mike in Gulf Shores when you were having the new counter top installed. Lorraine helped us get the house next door since we were supposed to be staying at their beach house but the counter tops were delayed. Such a fun, friendly and wonderful person. She will be truly missed. Prayers to the entire family.

Roger Becket

July 30, 2022

Mike,

Jeanette and I are sad to hear of Lorraine´s passing. She was, indeed, a bright light in any situation.

Greg Read

July 30, 2022

Mike, Lorraine was always a bright ray of sunshine and your soulmate for so many years. She will live forever in your heart. With much love, Greg and MB

Ushma Patel from Raygraham

July 29, 2022

I am so sorry that you are going through the great loss of your dear wife. She had been a wonderful woman, may her soul be blessed.

My sincere condolences for you on your great loss. You and your family would be in my thoughts and prayers. Please stay strong!

Please accept my sympathy on the passing away of your dear wife. She may leave this material world but she left behind her good deeds and lovely memories.

Ed & Carole Staunch

July 29, 2022

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. Lorraine was always smiling, laughing, and positive in spirit. Her warmth filled a room. Wishing you peace and comfort as you reflect on the many memories you shared with her.

Cindy Kodros Garvey

July 28, 2022

Mike, I am so sorry to hear this news. Please accept my sympathy to you and your family. She was truly one girl that always had that beautiful smile on her face and loved you. Keep all your good memories always.

Priscilla Petersen Harris

July 28, 2022

Mike, I am so sorry that Lorraine passed away. She had a special sparkle and smile that drew people to her. The first time I met her was at the Friday night DeMolay dance. She was going to attend East Jr for the first time and she was anxious to meet people. Although we would not see each for years, just seeing her was as if no time had passed. Please accept my condolences and love to you and family.

Priscilla Petersen Harris

John C. Helm

July 28, 2022

Hi Mike. very sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely wife Lorraine. Our sincere Condolences to you and your family. John & Lucero Helm

Jeff Hendrickson

July 28, 2022

Mike, words seem so inadequate at a time like this but know that we share in your pain and joy that we'll see each other again in Christ's kingdom to come. Jeff and Jean Hendrickson...

Rena Savaglio

July 28, 2022

Lorraine was truly a special woman and I was blessed to know her. Rest In Peace Lorraine and enjoy eternal life with our Lord.

Judy Boyd Marco

July 28, 2022

Mike, I just heard from Priscilla about Lorraine. Words cannot express how sad I am to hear of her passing. Although we did not get to see each other as much as we would have liked, she was such a joy and I will miss her so much. My heart is full when I think of all the wonderful memories that we all had together. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.Judy

Roger Cooke

July 28, 2022

Mike,

I was deeply saddened by the news of Lorraine's passing. I recall once when I was a hall monitor, Lorraine asked me to get you out of class because she needed to talk to you. Without any real authority, I walked in and told (Cecil Harden, I think) that you were needed elsewhere.
After 60 years of marriage (happy ones, I'm sure), you are bound to be overwhelmed. I hope you'll somehow find comfort.

Roger Cooke

Marilyn Hope (Waide) Lake

July 27, 2022

Dear Mike and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your beloved Lorraine. She was a bright light in any day. I put the information on our classes homepage as a guest. I hope that your faith and your love will comfort you as you grieve, and your happy memories will make your loss easier as time goes on. Best, Marilyn

Larry Donahue

July 27, 2022

Mike and family, words can not express my sorrow for your loss. Lorraine was loved by the whole school the brightness of her personality showed on all of us at AHS.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

July 26, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Cindy Kodros Garvey

July 26, 2022

Mike and family, I was sadden to hear that Lorraine had passed. The both of you were just such a cute couple in high school and to have married and had such a nice family, you had to be a very proud husband and father.

Sending my sympathy to you and your family. Knowing Lorraine , she will always be looking down with pride and love for her family. Bless your family Mike Cindy Kodros Garvey

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Jul

31

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

4801 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515

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4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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