Lorraine Helen Walahoski was born July 21, 1937, in rural Valley Count to Anton and Helen (Knebel) Welniak. She passed away May 9, 2026, in Seward, at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 18 days. Lorraine grew up on the family farm, near Elyria, and attended elementary school in rural Valley County. Growing up as the only daughter, with four brothers, she learned to be a great cook, but was also comfortable helping out with the farm chores. She en…
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