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Lorraine H. Vivardo Obituary

Lorraine H. Vivardo, age 95, of Niles, Michigan and formally of Stevensville, Michigan passed away on December 27, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1929, in Braidwood, Illinois, to Helen and John Ritzenthaler.

Lorraine worked for Whirlpool Corporation for over twenty years. She was an excellent cook and was often found in the kitchen, creating delicious meals for her family including making her famous fudge. Her thoughtful and considerate nature touched the hearts of everyone who knew her.

Lorraine is survived by her children: Sam (Terri) Vivardo of Sodus, Joan (Jeff) of Watkins, Minnesota, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sam Vivardo, her daughter Janet Woltman and her brother, Lawrence Ritzenthaler.

Lorraine will be dearly missed by her family and friends, but her kindness will remain in their hearts forever.

Please join us Friday, January 31, 2025, at Starks and Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085 with a visitation beginning at 4 pm followed by a celebration of life service at 5 p.m. Those wishing to share a memory of Lorraine online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com

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