IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lorraine M.
Dumonceaux
September 14, 1924 – January 1, 2014
Obituary
Lorraine Dumonceaux, age 89, of Foley died peacefully at home with her family at her side, just as she had wished on January 1, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, January 6th at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley. Rev. Daniel Walz will officiate. Lorraine will be laid to rest at a private burial at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Sunday, January 5 at Foley Funeral Home in Foley and will continue from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Monday at the funeral home. A Franciscan Wake will be held at 6 PM on Sunday.
Lorraine Dumonceaux was born September 14, 1924 to Leo and Theresa (Fleegle) Miller. Lorraine was the oldest of 15 siblings. She helped her parents raise most of them.
With a little help from her friend and future sister-in-law, Una, she met Greg Dumonceaux. They were married October 12, 1944 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley.
Lorraine and Greg raised their children in the same home they bought together on Norman Avenue. Who knew that starting their lives together in that modest house would lead to so many wonderful memories. They were married for 62 years. Lorraine was a wonderful mother and Christian woman. Her life was devoted to caring for family and loved ones and serving her faith community. She was always there to lend her support and encouragement. Lorraine was a self-sacrificing woman who always put God first, a trait she proudly instilled in her children and grandchildren.
Lorraine had a quick wit and a twinkle in her eyes. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, praying and conversing with close friends. She also enjoyed photography and she greatly valued knowledge and learning. She was always giving of herself. She volunteered at St. John's Church and School, Foley Nursing Home and in the community. She was a member of Christian Mothers Group and A.R.C. (an organization to help mentally challenged children).
She is survived by sons and daughters; Sr. Mary, Little Falls; Gregory Jr., Eden Prairie; Catherine (Bill) Eckberg, Park Rapids; Dennis (Nancy), Weaverville, North Carolina; Jerome, Foley; Henry (Sue), Foley; Duane (Michelle), Foley; Ralph (Jane), Becker; Daniel, Eden Prairie; Kris, Foley; Alaina, Orange County, California; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Brothers and sisters Theresa Carlson, Eugene Miller, Louise Sutton, Dorothy Gammon, Rosella Lane, Joe Miller, Joanne Wiese and Bernice Schultz.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Greg; infant daughter Cecilia; son Nicholas and sisters and brothers, Caroline Henry, Mary Ellen Svihel, Arnold, Wilfred, Elmer and Leo Jr. Miller.
Lorraine Dumonceaux was born September 14, 1924 to Leo and Theresa (Fleegle) Miller. Lorraine was the oldest of 15 siblings. She helped her parents raise most of them.
With a little help from her friend and future sister-in-law, Una, she met Greg Dumonceaux. They were married October 12, 1944 at St. John's Catholic Church in Foley.
Lorraine and Greg raised their children in the same home they bought together on Norman Avenue. Who knew that starting their lives together in that modest house would lead to so many wonderful memories. They were married for 62 years. Lorraine was a wonderful mother and Christian woman. Her life was devoted to caring for family and loved ones and serving her faith community. She was always there to lend her support and encouragement. Lorraine was a self-sacrificing woman who always put God first, a trait she proudly instilled in her children and grandchildren.
Lorraine had a quick wit and a twinkle in her eyes. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, praying and conversing with close friends. She also enjoyed photography and she greatly valued knowledge and learning. She was always giving of herself. She volunteered at St. John's Church and School, Foley Nursing Home and in the community. She was a member of Christian Mothers Group and A.R.C. (an organization to help mentally challenged children).
She is survived by sons and daughters; Sr. Mary, Little Falls; Gregory Jr., Eden Prairie; Catherine (Bill) Eckberg, Park Rapids; Dennis (Nancy), Weaverville, North Carolina; Jerome, Foley; Henry (Sue), Foley; Duane (Michelle), Foley; Ralph (Jane), Becker; Daniel, Eden Prairie; Kris, Foley; Alaina, Orange County, California; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Brothers and sisters Theresa Carlson, Eugene Miller, Louise Sutton, Dorothy Gammon, Rosella Lane, Joe Miller, Joanne Wiese and Bernice Schultz.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Greg; infant daughter Cecilia; son Nicholas and sisters and brothers, Caroline Henry, Mary Ellen Svihel, Arnold, Wilfred, Elmer and Leo Jr. Miller.
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Services
Visitation
January
5
Foley Funeral Home and Cremation Provider
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Visitation
January
6
Foley Funeral Home and Cremation Provider
9:30 - 10:30 am
Mass Of Christian Burial
January
6
St. John's Catholic Church
Starts at 11:00 am