Obituary of Lorraine Dietrich

<h1>Lorraine Dietrich</h1> (nee KROPP) With deep sadness, we announce the death of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. On Thursday, July 3, 2008, she entered into God’s heavenly home where she was reunited with her husband, Anthony Albert Dietrich, her parents, Edward and Marie Kropp, her brother, Gordon, and son-in-law, Gerard Lorentz. Loving mother of Mary Ann and her husband Jack Schill, and Barbara Lorentz; she was the wonderful grandmother of Mark and Karon Lorentz, Michael and Sheila Lorentz, Colleen and Larry Hammer; special great-grandmother of Shannon, Stephanie, Steven, Jennifer, and Jamie Lorentz, and Nicholas and Pamela Hammer. With her warm smile and helpful hand, our mother touched the lives of many and she treasured the love and kindness of her family, and support of Archbishop James MacDonald, Father James Malone, Sister Lucy Godfrey, Jackie Dekeyer, and Walter Brownlee. Lorraine was a member of St. Michael’s R.C. Church, the Catholic Women’s League, Carmel of St. Joseph, and the Order of Mary. As we say thank you and goodbye, we invite you to a visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Sunday from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael’s R.C. Church on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Frank Freitas as Celebrant. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Michael’s Church, the Carmel of St. Joseph, or to Lisaard House, Cambridge may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Lorraine, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.