Lorraine Marie McIlraith

Lorraine McIlraith, age 92 of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. She was born on September 5th, 1932, in Davenport, Iowa to Lucretia Marie (McMahill) and Caesar Salato. Married to Stuart Morton McIlraith September 3rd, 1960. Survived by sons Kirk (Sue) and Thomas (Paula), grandchildren Marcus, Percival and Connor; step-granddaughter Jean Johnson (Todd), Step-great grandchildren Joshua and Jenna Johnson. Predeceased by her husband Stuart; son Eric and sister Sylvia Salato Mills.

Lorraine received her bachelor’s degree from Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, and the University of Iowa.

Lorraine retired after 10 years as Secretary in the Small Business Development Center at UW-La Crosse and taught for 10 years at Congregational Church Nursery School. She was past president and volunteer for Friends of the Symphony as well as a long-time member, soloist and board member of the UW-La Crosse Choral Union. She volunteered for Friends of the Library, Causeway Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, American Cancer Society Reach for Recover, Great River Festival of the Arts, La Crosse Community Theater, Community Concert Board and Learning in Retirement.

Lorraine was always up for fun and blessed with many friends and family. A celebration of life is planned for some time this spring. Details to follow.