Lorraine R. Berra

Lorraine R. Berra, 91, passed on to eternity on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, in Crystal Lake. She is survived by her three daughters: Louise (Michael) Kraft, Cathy (Thomas) Mueller, Julie (Scott) Pappas; seven grandchildren: Lauren (Chris) Conklin, Brian (Beth) Kraft, Luke (Jacqueline) Mueller, Scott (Kelli Duffy) Mueller, Tommy Mueller, Jason (Caitlin) Pappas and Brandon Pappas; and four great grandchildren: Marion Mueller, Isabella Kraft, Brooklyn Duffy Mueller, and Makenzie Jo Mueller. Lorraine was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 62 years, Joseph J. Berra, 90, in July, and her sister Florence Carlson. Lorraine was an accomplished painter, played the guitar, and was an avid traveler. Born in Chicago, she and Joseph met at the Cappa Club, Holy Name Cathedral, and courted in the ballrooms of the post-war era. They raised their girls in Jefferson Park before moving with them in 1969 to Mt. Prospect. Lorraine worked as a secretary for the YMCA and Lydell Engineering. While raising her daughters, she was a loving stay-at-home mom. Later, she worked as a Welcome Wagon Lady among other part time jobs. She spent her retirement years with her family, traveling, playing bridge, poker, and Scrabble, and solving crossword puzzles she could get her hands on. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Visitation Monday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Friends and family will gather Tuesday, 9:00am until time of the funeral mass, 10 am, at St. Cecilia Church, 700 S. Meier Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation at www.alzinfo.org appreciated.