Lorraine Aldridge 1925-2015
Lorraine Aldridge, 90, died Oct. 8, 2015, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Lorraine was born Aug. 20, 1925, in Carver, Kentucky to the late Joe and Roxie (Dyer) Cole. On Feb. 5, 1949, she married John Aldridge who preceded her in death in February of 1993.
Lorraine was a homemaker and member of Victory in the Cross Ministries, Findlay.
Survivors include: two daughters, Gloria Lugibihl of Gilboa, Brenda (Ron) Rister of Galena; seven grandchildren, Greg Lugibihl Jr., Edward Morris, Kaye Lugibihl, Gretta Stall, Ginelle Duling, Jason Stephens, Brandie Berhanga; 14 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and a sister, Melba Walters of Mason, Michigan.
Lorraine was preceded in death by a brother, Hager Cole; three sisters, Tressie Minix, Francis McBeth, Mildred Cole, two great grandchildren; and a son in law, Greg Lugibihl.
Services will be held Monday Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor George H. Jarrell officiating.
Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Monday from noon - 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
A fellowship meal will be held at the Liberty Township Building, County Road 140, Findlay, following the committal service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Victory in the Cross Ministries.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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