Lorrayne Wender

Lorrayne Wender IRON MOUNTAIN - Lorrayne Wender, 81, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Kingsford, passed away on Saturday Aug. 13, 2005, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. She was born on June 6, 1924, in Kingsford, daughter of the late Louis and Beatrice (Carlson) Radloff. Lorrayne graduated from Kingsford High School in 1943. She worked at the Mellon Chiropractic Clinic for 11 years and J.C. Penny Co. until her retirement. She also volunteered at the V.A. Hospital for many years. She married Ellsworth "Dint" Witter on July 14, 1944, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1953. She then married Edward Wender on Oct. 11, 1957, and he preceded her in death on April 22, 1961. She enjoyed flower gardening, having luncheons with her girlfriends, attending church, planning class reunions, and visiting with friends. Lorrayne is survived by a daughter, Susan (Gary) Larsen of St. Johns, lower Michigan; a son, Ward Wender of Iron Mountain; a brother, Charles (Eleanor) Radloff of San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Kelly (Ben) DeRosia, Erin (Brian) Theis, Bradley Wender, Morgan Wender, Jeff (Jody) Witter, Jason (Mandy Chartier) Witter, Stacy Witter, and Craig (Brandy) Bevilacqua; seven great-grandchildren, Desiree Witter, Hunter Charles Witter, Lauren Witter, Derrick Witter, Kyle Bevilacqua, Parker Bevilacqua, Paige Bevilacqua; a sister in-law, Elaine Radloff of Iron Mountain; nephews, Scott (Marilyn) Radloff, and Joe Radloff and nieces, Nickie Lou (Richie) Murphy, Denise (Jeff) Brookman, Patti (Craig) Stafford, and Melissa (Daniel) Crester-Radloff. Besides her parents and Husbands, Dint and Edward, she was preceded in death by one brother, Vernon Radloff, and one son, Charles Witter in August of 1996. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The Funeral Service will follow at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Fr. Joseph Gouin will officiate. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lorrayne's memory to the Northwood's Air Life Line. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lorrayne Wender at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Lorrayne Wender

June 6, 1924 - August 13, 2005