Lorraine Anna Ziegert

Lorraine Anna Ziegert, 99, of Sun Valley, Idaho, formerly of Three Oaks, passed peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, August 18, 2024 in the presence of her family.

Lorraine was born on June 26, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the youngest of two children born to Joseph and Josephine Benhart. Lorraine married Norman Ziegert of Bridgman on December 28, 1946 in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Together Lorraine and Norman raised two wonderful daughters; Norma and Nancy. Lorraine was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. After seventy-two years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 2018.

Lorraine was a longtime resident of Three Oaks. Her grandparents had a farm west of town and her parents had a home on Ash Street. Lorraine was a 1943 graduate of Three Oaks High School.  After graduation she worked at Warren Featherbone and volunteered at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Three Oaks, later moving to Southeast Michigan in 1964.  In 2018, Lorraine moved to Seattle, Washington to live with her youngest daughter Nancy and husband after Norman passed away and recently relocated to Sun Valley, Idaho.

Lorraine was very artistic. She enjoyed sewing, painting, ceramics, playing the organ, swimming, walking on the beach, riding her bicycle and golfing. Lorraine also enjoyed traveling. She spent many winters in Florida, traveled to Hawaii, Europe, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, and visited most of the United States.  Lorraine was an excellent traveling companion. Lorraine will always be remembered for her love for her family and friends, loving smile, selfless behavior, and desire to keep active. 

She is survived by two daughters, Norma (Michael) Phillips of Dearborn Heights, Nancy (David) Gladish of Sun Valley, Idaho; two granddaughters, Melissa Phillips, Miranda Phillips, both of Dearborn Heights; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, and her beloved brother Joseph Benhart who was killed in action in World War II.

Family and friends will gather Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Lorraine will be laid to rest with her husband in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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