Lorraine T. Dilworth, 84, of LaPorte, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
She was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 28, 1929, to Herman and Carrie (Lau) Tiebert.
Following her retirement from the LaPorte County Juvenile Probation Department, Lorraine worked as the secretary at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in LaPorte for many years. She dedicated her life to her family and the church. She held a deep love for music and enjoyed attending concerts in the community. She was a member of Tri Kappa and the Community Concert Association.
On Oct. 2, 1948, she married James Dilworth, who preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1993.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Harold Tiebert, and sister, Mildred Van Sant.
Lorraine is survived by her beloved children: daughter, Jennifer A. (Tom) Wood of New Mexico; and son, James K. (Linda) Dilworth of Illinois; four grandchildren, Alexandra (Ben) Martinsen, Travis Wood, Christopher Dilworth and Emily Dilworth; two brothers, Daniel and Calvin Tiebert; special niece, Sue (Michael) O’Leary; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 3, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Father Thomas Kincaid officiating. Visitation will be at the church Monday from 9 a.m. until the service. Burial will take place following the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1000 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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