Lorraine Marie Kowalczyk

Lorraine Marie Kowalczyk, age 77, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at The Villa at Rose City. She lived in West Branch for 50 years, formerly of Standish. Lorraine was born on November 3, 1941 in Standish to Floyd and Reva (Lemmer) Haas. She was one of the first certified women firefighters in Michigan and served on the Clear Lake Fire Department. She was a member of the Rods and Relics Club. Lorraine enjoyed singing and dancing, walking and talking, her dog, reading, bird watching and spending time with her grandchildren.

Lorraine is survived by her sons, Ken (Karen) Kowalczyk of New Baltimore, Keith (Vicki) Kowalczyk of West Branch, and Kevin (Amy) Kowalczyk of West Branch; daughter, Kelly (Brad) Whiting of West Branch; grandchildren, Kyle, Kurtis, Jenean, Jazman, Bret, Gail, Ivy, Journey, Rodney, Roger, Hope and Cole; and 7 great grandchildren; and sister, Linda (Earl) Steinbauer of Standish. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter Kowalczyk, and son, Kirk Kowalczyk.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Rodney Morrison, Pastor will officiate.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the family.

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