Lorraine Kalcich

Lorraine was known to be a hard worker. She started from a young age of having the responsibility of caring for her family on the farm, then later in life, cleaning for many local families and cooking at Dreamland.

Rummy and Pinnacle were always favorite past times of Lorraine. For many years, she was a part of the Lake Linden card club and she often provided rides to the other ladies. Playing cards was also time for her and her family to spend together. She loved teaching her grandkids how to play “Pig,” spoons, and Go fish.

Lorraine also enjoyed baking, her flower garden, word search/Sudoku puzzles, and the time at the camp and Traprock. She was able to see many parts of the country when she went on bus tours with her friends and took pride that she was able to teach herself how to drive.

Lorraine was married on July 31, 1948, to Tony Kalcich at Saint Joseph’s Church in Lake Linden. They resided in Lake Linden, where they raised their four loving children.

Lorraine is proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Tony; along with brothers and sister-in-laws, Gerard (Lorraine), Clarence (Gladys), Wallace, and Willard. She is also proceeded in death by her grandsons, Scott Willmes and Michael Sarazin; along with great granddaughter, Makkyla Willmes.

Surviving are her children, Brenda Goodson-Kalcich of Mexico, Dale (Carol) Kalcich of Arizona, Cindy (Dan) Sarazin of Bootjack, and Steve (Scot) Kalcich of Florida; grandchildren, Damon Kalcich, Toni Marie Kalcich, Colt Kalcich, Becky Sarazin, Peggy Sullivan, Kim Dittmann; 17 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sue Codere; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the amazing staff of Portage Pointe for their compassionate care.

At the request of Lorraine, there will be no public visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Linden with Fr. Raju Jose to celebrate. The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lake Linden.

Online condolences may be left at www.pearcefuneralhome.com.