C. Voight's Obituary
C. Lorraine Voight
Her loving family announces the passing of C. Lorraine Voight on Wednesday
morning, January 18, in Oshkosh.Lorraine was born in Oshkosh on February 2, 1917, the daughter of Henry and
Adabelle (Rutherford) LeRoy. They preceded her in death. She is the third
of six children: Helen, Lillian, Lorraine, Barbara, Jo, and Lois. She is
the last of her siblings, all of whom preceded her in death.Lorraine is also preceded in death by her spouse of many years, Floyd
Voight. They enjoyed adventuring together, traveling and trekking
extensively on business and pleasure. Lorraine applied her artistic vision
and consummate design skills to multiple projects they developed.Lorraine has three loving daughters: Letty Perk of Oshkosh, Mary Jo
McNamara (Tucker) of Solvang, California, and Kitty Miller (Mark) of
Ruston, Louisiana.Their progeny are Laurie Judas, Lisa Luck, Chris Willy, Erica Jo Ryder, Matt
Loftus, Kelly Reagor, and Hillary Miller.Lorraine also rejoiced in the arrival of several great grandchildren:
Melissa, Jonathan, Brandi, Katie, Ethan, Jacob, Noah, Zachary, Caleb Jo,
Avery, Grace, and another Jacob. All delighted in visiting her at her
lakeside home in Oshkosh.Two great-great grandchildren, Adalaine and Isabella, complete Lorraine?s
immediate family tree.
Lorraine?s extended family, such an integral and important part of her life,
includes many wonderful nieces and nephews, her brother-in-law, Roy Bartel,
and Letha Ehrenberg, her first cousin.It would be remiss not to mention her constant companion of twenty-two of
her last years, her Himalayan cat, Le Chat. They lived and traveled
together.Lorraine was more than involved in local non-profit organizations. For many
years, she was an active Paine Art Center and Gardens volunteer, and an
Oshkosh Public Library Friends of the Library member. She was also a
long-time and active member of the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary. Most Blessed
Sacrament Parish, familiarly known as St. Mary?s, also appreciated her
volunteer efforts.
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Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt,
great-aunt, great-great aunt: Lorraine is that and much more.Lorraine is a friend and compatriot to many. She so enjoyed the many and
various friendships she forged throughout her life. Her sense of humor and
zest for life made her an active participant in her surroundings throughout
her many decades. She blossomed wherever she was planted.Lorraine is sorely missed by all who know her and love her.
In her final days, she was supported by the loving ministrations of Affinity
Hospice.Lorraine?s family encourages donations to Father Carr?s Place and to the
local Humane Society in lieu of flowers.Family and friends will gather to celebrate Lorraine Voight on Saturday
morning at the St. Peter?s Worship Site of Blessed Sacrament Catholic
Church. Visitation will commence at nine o?clock, and mass will be
celebrated at eleven o?clock
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