Helen Lorraine Carnehl

Helen Lorraine Carnehl died peacefully at home in Surprise, Arizona, on August 22, 2025. Lorraine, as she was better known, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 19, 1930, to Charles and Helen Meyers. She was married to Harvey Carnehl, the love of her life, for 62 years before his passing in 2011.

Lorraine was the beloved mother of four children: Judith Newby (George), Linda Gunn (Chris), Peggy Hakseth (Wally), and Harvey Carnehl (Pat); grandmother of eight grandchildren; and great-grandmother of ten great-grandchildren.

During her life, she lived in Chicago, Illinois, and its suburbs; Thiensville, Wisconsin; Fullerton and Agoura, California; Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; and Surprise, Arizona, though she remained a “Chicago girl” until her passing.

Lorraine served on the board of the Mequon Women’s Club and was President of the Women’s Club at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. In partnership with her husband, she owned Tribune Printing in Chatsworth, California.

She and Harvey traveled extensively, both internationally and within the U.S. She was happiest when her family visited her. While living in Surprise, Lorraine enjoyed playing in her monthly Bunco group, visiting with close friends and participating in the St. Clare of Assisi Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Lorraine was the heartbeat of her family and will be deeply missed by all who loved her, family and friends alike.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 5, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 17111 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, Arizona. Interment will follow at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lorraine’s name to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Surprise, Arizona.