Loraine M. Krutilek

Loraine is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Victor E. Krutilek; her parents, Elo A. and Mary Knippel; her sisters, Birdie Hilsher Pech and Ann Flukinger and their husbands, and her infant great-granddaughter, Ariel Lynn Ricklefsen. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Ricklefsen and husband, Bob of Georgetown; son, Gary Krutilek and wife, Thu of Houston; grandsons, Troy Ricklefsen and wife, Rebecca of Pflugerville and Neil Ricklefsen and wife, Tiffany of Memphis, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Joel and Hope Ricklefsen of Pflugerville; and extended family.

Loraine’s early life involved helping on the family farm in Fayetteville and playing with her two sisters, a pet pig, dogs, and cats. She met her future husband, Vic Krutilek, in grade school where both played various sports. They courted for many years and were married in Fayetteville on September 23, 1940. After Vic’s World War II service was completed, they moved to Houston and lived together for over 55 years. Loraine was dedicated to her two children, church and various organizations. Those included: Catholic Daughters of America, All Saints Church Altar Society, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Cub Scout den leader, Lodge #88 SPJST, and Floradora Garden Club in Timbergrove Manor subdivision.

Two of the most precious things in her life were family and flower gardening. She valued family gatherings and playing with her grandsons. She enjoyed cooking and baking homemade pies, cakes, and kolaches, sewing and playing dominoes with family and friends. Vic and she attended dances and bowled in the Hilsher Home Supply Co. league for many years. Twice Loraine traveled to Europe with her sister, Ann Flukinger, and to many places in the United States, the Bahamas, and Canada with her husband. Many of their days during retirement were often spent drinking coffee and sharing memories on the back porch, watching the birds and squirrels. Loraine’s last five years were spent at the Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Sealy, Texas and she passed away at the Houston Solari Hospice Care in Houston, Texas.

The Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Rosary 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Heights Funeral Home in Houston. The funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 19 at All Saints Catholic Church in Houston with Rev. Msg. Adam S. McClosky officiating.

Burial will follow in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. A Reception will be held at the Houston Heights Women’s Clubhouse. Funeral Arrangements will be by Heights Funeral Home, Houston. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to:

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

2403 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston, TX 77021

Attn: Kelly Wells

Loraine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother…She will be missed.