Loraine Ruth (Hinrichs) Quirk, 92, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. Loraine was born in Hastings, NE, to Rentius Klaus and Sophia Elizabeth (Stamer) Hinrichs, and attended District 17 Country School for grades 1 through 8, and graduated from Hastings High School.
She worked as an usher for the Rivolli Theater, and later sold eyewear at Brommer Dispensary. She was an active member in many organizations including, the President and Vice President of Cathedral Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, Cathedral Classics, Life Member of the PTA (belonging to 5 different PTAs in one year), President of CF Wives Bowling League (North Platte, NE), President of Friday Morning League (Lincoln, NE), the 600 Bowling Club, and the Perpetual Adoration Program.
Loraine married Joseph Robert (Bob) Quirk in February of 1951. They were happily married for 65 years and raised 9 children; Rickie (Dennis) Jones, Joseph Robert Quirk Jr. (deceased ), Catherine (Ronald) York, James Quirk, Nancy Quirk, Michael Timothy Quirk, Susan (James) Cole, John Quirk, and Lori (Stan) Miles. She also had 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is preceded in death by five sisters; Alice (Fred) Gordon, Hilda (Richard) Burke, Nellie (Gail) Wright, Irma (Charles) Hunt, Geraldine (Delmar) Petersen, two brothers; Edward (Zelma) Hinrichs, Paul Hinrichs and survived by sister-in-law Donna Hinrichs.
Rosary Thursday, October 15, 2020, 7pm and Funeral Mass Friday, October 16, 2020, 10:30 am. Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506.
Memorials suggested to the family for future designation.
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