E. Lorraine “Judy” Delaney
Sunday, July 24, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, September 28, 2012
Age:
91 years old
Sunday, July 24, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, September 28, 2012
Age:
91 years old
Sunday, July 24, 1921
Date of Death:
Friday, September 28, 2012
Age:
91 years old
E. Lorraine “Judy” Delaney
A funeral Mass for E. Lorraine “Judy” Delaney, will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Madonna Towers Chapel in Rochester, MN, with Father Jim Russell officiating. Friends may visit one hour before the service at the Chapel.
Lorraine “Judy”, 91, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Madonna Towers September 28, 2012. She was born July 24, 1921 in rural Chatfield to Rex and Nellie Delaney.
After high school ,she worked at Rochester Dairy for a year and a half while keeping her options open. Judy was also offered a job as a stewardess on an airline but quickly turned it down after hearing of a terrible plane crash. At 20 years old she started her career in banking and retired after 41 years as vice president of the commercial loan department and executive secretary at Marquette Bank. Judy enjoyed spending time with family, golfing, bowling, fishing, her summer home on Lake Zumbro and her beloved dog Sue. Her poise, charm and good looks won her the title of Rochester Queen of Beauty in July 1947.
Survivors include her sisters in law Eileen (Lyman) Delaney of Chatfield, Dolores (Pat) Delaney of Viola. Nieces and nephews, Jerry (Gail) Delaney, Dick (Patty) Delaney, Jack (Mary) Delaney, Tom (Kjersten) Delaney, Tim Delaney, Renee (Tom) Walker, Karen Delaney, Mary (Jason) Koehler, Paula Delaney and Phyllis Thacker, 20 great, 4 great greats and growing. She is preceded in death by her sister Mary (Don) Thompson, twin brother J. Lyman Delaney and brother Pat Delaney.
Judy will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield, MN.
Condolences
The family of E. Lorraine “Judy” Delaney has received the following condolences.
Dick, I remember waiting with you for the elevators @ Madaonna Towers. I got to know Lorraine when my mother resided on the same floor as she, they were old aquatints from way back. I enjoyed visiting with her and talking about her little dog. We would compare notes... as it turns out her dog was much smarter than mine. Lorraine was very kind to my mother and I, it was fun to listen to them reminisce, they shared a lot of fun stories from the past. I will miss her, and my sincere sympathy to you and all of Lorraine's family. God bless.
I will forever remember Lorraine. I enjoyed our conversations very much when we talked about travel. She had a beautiful smile! She will be missed by all of us that took care of her on Assisted Living at Madonna Towers.
Judy was our neighbor on Lake Zumbro for many years and Dave and I visited with her many weekends in the summers. I remember seeing the pontoon boat on the lake and the planting of flowers every year in the cement blocks next to the water. I have the four dessert plates she gave to me when she was in the process of selling the vacation home.
Sincerely, Karen Jones
I was a secretary in the Trust Dept of Olmsted County Bank in the '60s. Judy was a wonderful example of how an executive secretary should be - always perfectly groomed, efficient, and a lovely lady. Please know that there will be fond stories and a moment of silence for Judy next week at the Olmsted County / Marquette Bank retired employees reunion. Her presence among us will be missed by many. My sympathy to her family.8
My deepest sympathy to Judy's family. I have such fond memories of Judy, especially lunches at Wong's when we worked together and when I would come home to visit from Texas. She was a gracious, giving lady who always made me feel special with her birthday gifts to me. Having birthdays one day apart we were kindred spirits who loved to laugh. I hope her passing was peaceful and I take comfort knowing she is now with Lyman again. I know she truly missed him. May your memories of her ease your grief.
Dick and Family,
It's always hard to lose somebody in the Family. Hang onto the good Memories and Remember them when you start to miss Her. It's what makes the passing from this life to the next easier to take. She was called Home, Her job was done here on earth.
My thoughts and Prayers are with You, Your Friend and Co worker,
Lisa Howard
Judy was my father's secretary at Marquette Bank and a member of our family for years. She was a wonderful lady who took great care of our entire family especially "Mr. C".
We will remember our visits and her always asking about our children.
Lorraine will be in our thoughts and prayers.