Lorraine Hannon, age 91, of Savage, MN, entered eternal peace on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 6, at 11 am, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 West 125 th Street, Savage, MN. Masks are required and guests may arrive just prior to the Mass. Live streaming of the mass can be viewed by visiting St John YouTube channel at St. John’s Savage. https://youtu.be/58meTIY9DPY
On October 4, 1929, in Minneapolis, MN, Lorraine Elizabeth was born to Thomas and Hazel (Martyn) Hannon. Intelligent and determined, she entered college at the age of 16. Lorraine took her education and had a long and successful career as an editor for medical journals.
Lorraine filled her days with many passions. She was a talented knitter, creating precious masterpieces for her nieces, nephews and even the great nieces and nephews. Lorraine was an avid reader, enjoyed completing crossword puzzles and dominated the game of Scribbage. She especially enjoyed cheering on the Minnesota Gophers and Vikings, and even sharing her political views, at times. Lorraine found great joy spending quiet time tending to her flower gardens. Her home was always filled with plants and fresh flowers. Even thou Lorraine did not have any children of her own, she felt very connected to her nieces and nephews, with remaining active in their lives.
Forever loved and missed by brother, Stan (Dee) Hannon; nieces and nephews, Steve Hannon, Mike (Dorothy) Hannon, Barb (Dale) Pittman, Carol (David) Hannon-Orr, Tom Hannon, Kathy (Doug) Strecker, David (Kari) Anderson, Bob (Val) Anderson, Paul (Becky) Anderson, Sue (Steve) Zastrow; many great nieces, nephews and friends.
Lorraine is preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn (Robert) Anderson and nephew, Terry Hannon.
