age 95, went to heaven on October 29, 2018. From her birth to Florence and Joseph Burke on August 2, 1923 on Wallace Avenue in St. Louis to her passing, she inspired people around her with her kindness and love.
In June of 1943, she married Ernest John Martin and together, they had 3 children: Joan Warhover Thomas(Bob Thomas and the late Roy Warhover), Robert Martin (Judy) and Susan Judith Noe (Les).
After his passing in 1968, she met and married Daniel John Groll in April of 1972 and became stepmother to Kathy and Danny Groll, both now deceased. After his passing in 2013 Lorraine stayed in her home for another 5 years because she loved being able to drive to church and the grocery store. A visit from St. Mouse caused her to decide to make the move to Our Lady of Life Apartments in St. Louis. There she embraced the new friends and activities for two wonderful years.
Some of her favorite times included hosting annual family celebrations on Christmas Eve and Easter, watching Jeopardy, doing crossword puzzles and playing cards with her friends at OLOL.
Her life was blessed with 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She was loving grandmother to Ken and Tina Warhover, Scott and Millie Warhover, Michael and Holly Martin, Steve Martin, the late Tim Martin, Sarah and Jon Danzl, Laura Noe;
Step grandmother to Andrea Erickson;
Loving great grandmother to Claire & Tom Warhover, Alex & Kristin Warhover, Ashley and Zach Walsh & Brett Martin, Brennan & Kennedy Martin;
Loving great great grandmother to Aiylah and Camdyn Walsh.
Lorraine will be remembered as a bright light; always thoughtful and generous with a home full of warmth and kitchen full of delicious food.
In lieu of flowers, masses or memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated. A family graveside service was held at Resurrection Cemetery . Memorial mass and celebration of life will be held on November 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church, 11011 Mueller Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. A service of KUITIS AFFTON CHAPEL.