Lorraine Wentz, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 at her residence.
Lorraine was formerly employed at Simplicity Pattern Co. in Niles. Lorraine moved to Mishawaka. Lorraine’s hobbies were doing craft projects, knitting and sewing. She also enjoyed traveling, camping, dancing and listening to bluegrass music.

Survivors include her two daughters, Gail Crocker and Art Wuergler, of South Bend; Penny (Rich) Spiak, of Mishawaka; and one son, Collin (Yolanda) Wentz, of Niles.

Lorraine was a loving and caring grandmother and great-grandmother to seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Dorothy Wurtz, of Washington, and a sister-in-law, Lois Lundgren, of Bismarck, N.D.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her son, Duane Wentz; grandson, Steven Lakes; and a great-grandson, Alex Wentz, along with seven siblings.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 27 from noon to 2 p.m. at Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 North Main St., Mishawaka, with a memorial service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Smith officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or to The American Diabetes Association.