Lorraine Stemann (nee Laake)

Lorraine Stemann (nee Laake) passed away Friday, May 8th, 2026 at the age of 83. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Preceded in death by her husband William Stemann and her brothers David and Richard. Lorraine was the devoted mother of sons Mark (Terri) Stemann, Thomas Stemann, and Richard (Ranee) Stemann; daughters Julia Smothers and Teresa (Ben) Jeschke; she was the loving sister of Rita (Tom), John (Sharon), Ken (Ann), Mary Kay (Ed), Jean (Jim), Ed (Gretchen), Peggy. Lorraine was the proud grandmother of Amy, Noah, Elaena, Daisy, Teddy, Beau, Abigail, Cody, Cole, Chase, and Taylor. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Linda Ewers and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Thursday, May 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tredway Funeral Home, 2131 Cameron Ave., Norwood

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 3105 Madison Rd., Oakley Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery.

Lorraine’s kindness, strength, and love for her family will be remembered always.