Eckes, Lorraine

1920 - 2012  (92 years)

• Name	Eckes, Lorraine
  Birth	9 Mar 1920	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Female
  Death	14 Mar 2012	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	18 Mar 2012
  Lorraine Warnke, age 92, passed away at Grand Horizons in Appleton. Lorraine was born in Kimberly on March 9, 1920, daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Horn) Eckes. Lorraine was a graduate of the Appleton High School, and for many years worked until her retirement at Zwicker Knitting Mills. On September 27, 1947, she married Wendell Warnke; he preceded her in death in February of 2012. Everyone will remember Lorraine for being a meticulous housekeeper! In her younger years, she and Wendell enjoyed bowling. Survivors include a sister: Helen Welsch of Appleton and a brother-in-law: Don DuChateau of Appleton. There are also several nieces and nephews and their families, as well as other relatives, and many friends. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2012, a brother Anthony (Margaret) Eckes, sisters Marie (Cletus) Lenz, Dolores DuChateau, and Florence (Alex) Oskey; and a brother-in-law Henry Welsch. Funeral services for Lorraine will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Star of Hope Chapel at Appleton's Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. The family would like to extend their thanks to the nurses and staff of Southern Care Hospice as well as to the loving and caring staff at Grand Horizons Assisted Living. We will never forget your kindness. Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton, WI 54911 920-739-1231
  Person ID	I178458	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Eckes, Nicholas Andrew,   b. 30 Nov 1896, Sherwood, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA d. 11 Feb 1982, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 85 years)
  Mother	Horn, Rose M.,   b. 2 Oct 1898, Harrison, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA d. 21 Aug 1977, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 78 years)
  Family ID	F30091	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Warnke, Wendell,   b. 7 Nov 1921, Fremont, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA d. 14 Feb 2012, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 90 years)
  Marriage	27 Sep 1947
  Family ID	F61984	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2014

  
  

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