Lorraine Alice Shimizu

Lorraine Alice Shimizu, age 97, of Chicago, Illinois, was born on December 2, 1927, and passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was the beloved wife of the late George Shimizu; most loving mother of Laura (John) Muncy, Susan (Craig) Earsley, Georgiana (Mike) Maedgen, and the late Stella (Joe) Bablo; adoring grandmother of Allison Muncy, Johnny Muncy, Pat (Mike) Orze, Joe (Teresa) Bablo, Michael Bablo, Kris (Mike) Vandermeir, and Meghan (fiance Christopher) Williams; most adoring great-grandmother of Michelle Caughlin, Bethany (Sam) Lawson, Alexandra Orze, Amy (Alexander) Reyes, Shaun Williams, Ryan Williams, Kristopher (Amber) Kick, Danielle (Joe) Villarreal; very most adoring great-great-grandmother of Cati Franco, James Lawson, Scarlet Reyes, Logan Reyes, Chelsea Kick, Cole Kick, soon to arrive Grayson Kick, Jayden Kick, Oliver Villarreal, Matthew Villarreal, and Alexis Villarreal; dear daughter of the late Stella & Frank Splitt; loving sister of Chester (Nancy) Splitt, Thomas (Lucy) Splitt, the late Frank (Frances) Splitt, Dorothy (Phil) Lindberg, and Robert (Irene) Splitt; unforgettable aunt; caring cousin; and fond friend of many.