Thank you Lorraine, for being like a second mom to me. I spent many days with you and your family, and you were not only an amazing person but you were an incredible mom to all your kids. I know there is a lot of aching hearts right now. Rest in peace, Lorraine.
Lorraine C. Kilanowski
September 15, 1919 – June 7, 2014
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waite Park, for Lorraine C. Kilanowski, age 94, of Waite Park and formerly of Browerville, who passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Alfred Stangl will officiate. Burial will take place in Christ the King Parish Cemetery in Browerville.
Family and friends may call after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Lorraine was born on September 15, 1919 in Turtle Creek Township, Todd County, to Phillip and Mary (Koppes) Host. She married Leo Kilanowski on October 24, 1939 in Browerville. Lorraine worked various jobs throughout the Browerville and St. Cloud areas. She lived most of her married life in Browerville before moving to St. Cloud in 1983.
Lorraine enjoyed playing cards, cooking, baking, embroidery, gardening, and canning. She was very involved in her church, and church activities and groups. Two highlights in her life were the trip to Lourdes, France, and the cruise with her siblings. Lorraine especially treasured all the time spent with her family.
She is survived by her children, Jean (Harv) Reichel of St. Cloud, Jerry (Cathy) of St. Augusta, Richard (Ginny) of McGregor, John (Patricia) of Avon, James of Avon, and Darlene (Bob) Ripka of Rice, 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sisters and brother, Rita Kaluza, Marie Jarosch, Vennette Kmetz, Betty Pavlak, and Leo Host.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1974; sisters and brothers, Eileen Holscher, Ann Hanson, Terry Hart, Dorothy Gaida, Ed and Phil.
A Special Thank you to the staff at both Sterling Park/Park Gardens and St. Cloud Hospital for the care given to Lorraine.
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I will remember all the good meals especially the homemade potato chips.
Grandma you will be missed dearly but thank you so much for 40+ wonderful years with you. I have so meany wonderful memory with you. The one that I will chearish the most is making Kolishies with you all day, and when we place them on paper bags to cool on Dad and Mom table the had Kolishies rings for years to come. Every time I look at the ring I would remember that day and laugh. Love you grandma and you will be missed.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Waite ParkSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waite Park, for Lorraine C. Kilanowski, age 94, of Waite Park and formerly of Browerville, who passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Alfred Stangl will officiate. Burial will take place in Christ the King Parish Cemetery in Browerville.
Family and friends may call after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.