Lorraine Berdina Irene Kolke
  Funeral Services for Lorraine
Berdina Irene Kolke, late of Mid-
ale, SK, age 84 years, was held
on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at
2:00 pm from the Bethlehem
Lutheran Church in Midale, SK
with Pastor Cicely McDougal of-
ficiating. Interment followed in
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
in Weyburn, SK.
  Lorraine was predeceased by
her loving husband of 40 years,
Loren Kolke; an infant daughter;
parents, August and Emeline
Anderson; two sisters, Lois
Summers and Violet Davis.Â
She leaves to mourn her four
daughters, Sheryl (Steve) Greer
of Calgary, AB; Joyce (Raymond) Carlson of Midale, SK; Donna
(Tom) Lea of Lac La Biche, AB; Patty (Ron) Evans of Halbrite,
SK; son, Ordean (Tara) Kolke of Midale, SK; 12 grandchildren
and 16 great-grandchildren.
  Lorraine was born September 26, 1930 at Midale, SK. Lor-
raine worked as a nanny and cook until she married her soul
mate and love of her life Loren in 1954. Together they ran a
general trucking contractor business. In 1973 they purchased
the family farm near Midale. She resided there until Loren’s
passing in 1995. Lorraine purchased a house in Midale on Main
Street living there until ill health had her move to Mainprize Man-
or. There she obtained an extended family.
  Lorraine was a quiet, loving, caring person who loved garden-
ing, gospel and country music, animals, puzzles, old movies and
mostly spending time with her family. She enjoyed life and had
abundant amounts of fun, laughter, activity and children in her
home at all times. She especially enjoyed having her family
come on festive occasions and the annual family camping trips.
  Lorraine was and will be remembered as a loving and giving
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
  All in attendance at Lorraine’s service were considered
honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were Tim Schwei-
gert, Daryl Carlson, Cody Martin, Rylan Kolke, Taelyn Kolke,
Zac Schweigert, Kayla Martin, and Vern Carlson.
  Those wishing to express their sympathy may donate to the
charity of their choice. Family would like to express their thanks
for cards, phone calls, texts, food brought and all forms of sup-
port. They also cannot express their upmost thanks to Main-
prize Manor, St. Joseph Unit A Staff and Dr. Christie for the ex-
cellent care and dignity given to Lorraine.
  Funeral arrangements were in care of Fletcher Funeral Chap-
el. Condolences for the family may be left at www.fletcherfune-
ralchapel.com
