Jackson, Lorraine L.
Lorraine Lois Jackson, passed to her Lord in Heaven on February 24, 2021. She was 95 years old. She was born to Walter Ihme and Lydia Kiefert in April 1925 in a small farming town in North Dakota. Growing up in a large family during the 20’s and 30’s was a hard life. Gradually, all of the children, except her youngest brother Clarence, left North Dakota and moved to Northwest Indiana. Lorraine met her husband of over 50 years, Kenneth Paul Jackson, in Gary, Indiana. She is survived by her two children, Douglas Jackson, his wife Pam, granddaughter Michelle and her husband Charley Maghes, and their 3 children; and grandson David and his wife Emmy, and their son. She is also survived by her daughter Lorie Blanda, grandchildren Jennifer and her husband Mark Newheiser and their son; and Rebecca and her husband Michael Berthold and their daughter. Later in life, Lorraine found loving companionship in Al Harter. A lifelong Lutheran, she sang in the choir for many years and volunteered her services for communion and helping others in need. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper in both private and public organizations. The “bookkeeping” mentality kept her household always running in tip top shape with spending tracked to the penny. She was loved and respected by her many siblings and their families. Her nieces and nephews cherished their time growing up at Holiday celebrations, confirmations, birthdays, family reunions and graduations. A most gracious host, she always made sure there was enough food, drinks and fun for everyone. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST FUNERAL HOME. A private service for immediate family will be held on Saturday, February 27th, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. The service will be live-streamed so anyone will be able to watch the service online https:// stlukecolumbus.online.church/ or through our website, stlukecolumbus.com, and clicking on the WATCH LIVE button. To share online condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com
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