Lorraine Anne Stepanek
June 17th, 1934 - April 28th, 2018
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Lorraine's Obituary
Lorraine (nee Cichon) Stepanek, 83, of New Buffalo, passed away in her home on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI.
Lorraine was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Helen Cichon. She married James F. Stepanek Jr. on October 26, 1957 in Chicago, IL. Lorraine graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in education. She worked in the Chicago Public School System from 1975 until her retirement in 1997. Lorraine and her husband then built their dream home in New Buffalo.
Lorraine bore two children, Kathryn Dittemore and Thomas (Sandi) Stepanek – both now living in Chicago. They gifted her with four grandchildren – Holly (Dan) Costantini, Christopher Ruedlinger, Victoria Stepanek and Rebecca Stepanek; and one great grandchild – Leo Costantini.
Lorraine lived a full and happy life. Her loves were family, friends and travel. She will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Nani.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 12, 11:00am(ET), at St. Mary of the Lake Church in New Buffalo with Father John Ambrose officiating. Visitation precedes the service from 9:30-10:45am(ET) at the church. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
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