Born into Life February 11, 1916 in Chicago, IL. Born into Eternal Life June 2, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV. Her daughter, Denise Lorraine Pletzke, was at her side.
Lorraine was preceded into eternal life by her fun loving parents, Helen Williamson and Matthew J. Mercer, her endearing brother, Matthew J. Mercer, Jr.; her beloved husbands, Robert J. Mocny and Clifford J. Mehling; and her sons, the creative Jaime J. Mocny and the comedic Robert J. Mocny, Jr.
In addition to her daughter Denise, Lorraine is survived by her granddaughters, Jacqueline (Robert) Krogulski, Emily (Jeremy) Bell, and Courtney (Kevin) Collins, her daughters-in-law, Susan Stelle Mocny and Denise Mazias, and her son-in-law John Dempsey. Nana’s enduring love was for her great grandchildren, Ryan and Katherine Krogulski, Morgan, Maddyn, and Merrin Bell, and Caleb Collins. Aunt Lorraine is also survived by her many nieces and nephews and the loving members of the Mehling family.
Lorraine was a member of the original Palos Park Village Players Theater cast, were she fully embraced expression. Additionally, she volunteered and sustained many charitable organizations. Lorraine served as President of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Michael’s Church in Orland Park, IL, was a Member in The Caritas Society and The Joseph P. Kennedy School, served as a reader for The Recording for the Blind and she furnished a room at The Cenacle in Warrenville, IL in remembrance of her parents.
As a young woman, Lorraine loved horses and rode at the Chicago Armory. Her admiration for horsemanship grew, as she became an instructor. In midlife, Lorraine and her husband, Bob, developed Rolling Meadows Stables in Lemont, IL. During this time, she also served as the Secretary for the Mid America Horse Show Association.
As a career woman, Lorraine was a photo journalist. She wrote the “Cruising with Lorraine” column for The Palos Regional Newspaper and was a Cruise Hostess for multiple cruise lines, assuring every guest had the very best experience. Additionally, Lorraine taught Senior Exercise, Ballroom Dancing, and the Hula while onboard the ship.
In Las Vegas, Lorraine was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Community. She was sustained throughout her life by her deep faith, living in the moment, exercise, and her adopted dog, Gigi.
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