Lillian Lorraine Whipple, age 92, of 1433 Ackley Street (P.O. Box 12); Rapid River, died Saturday, April 15th, 2006 at the Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba where she was a patient since October.

Lorraine, as she was most commonly known, was born October 25th, 1913 in Rapid River, the daughter of Swedish immigrants, Guy and Lillian (Johnson) Edgar and she was a lifelong Rapid River resident.

She married Myron O. Whipple, December 4th, 1937 at the Congregational Church of Rapid River and he preceded her in death in 1993.

Lorraine was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Gladstone and an associate member of the Rapid River Congregational Church. The children of the Rapid River community referred to her as “Aunt Lorraine” much of her life because she was a well known, much called-upon, and much appreciated baby-sitter for the community for many years. Walking was a particular joy and avid habit for Lorraine and she could always be seen walking in her area for many, many years, even with her “walker” in latter times. She also enjoyed berry-picking and baking.

Lorraine Whipple’s survivors include:

2 Sons- Robert (De De) Whipple of South Range, MI; David (Kathryn) Whipple of Cincinnati, Ohio

1 Sister- Iola Feathers of Rapid River

5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Myron, she was preceded in death by three sisters;
Myrtle Beauchamp, Benine Fox, and Wilda Anderson.

The family of Lillian Lorraine Whipple will receive friends on Thursday at the Congregational Church in Rapid River from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Services will follow at the church at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Rafuse of the Congregational Church and Dr. Steve Patrick of the Grace Baptist Church officiating. The family will continue to visit with family and friends during the luncheon that follows services at the Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. Burial will be in the Rapid River Cemetery.

The Skradski-Boyce Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Whipple family and anyone may visit Lorraine’s memory page at www.skradski-boycefuneralhomes.com. where you may leave your favorite memory of Lorraine or express your sympathy  to her family.