Memorial
Lorraine J. Fowler, 90, a resident of Northbrook Manor died there on Sunday December 7, 2014 after a long illness. Services at 11:00 AM on Thursday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM on Wednesday.
Survivor include three daughters, Jorja Chmelicek, Kathleen (Ray) Pena and Paula Baker all of Cedar Rapids. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Kris Dekko, Kari Kelly, Brooke Gager, Page Harford and Stacie Clark; nine great grandchildren Ryan, Meghan, McKenzie, Cole, Chase, Kasey, Carly, Kenadee, Adam and two nephews Dan and Joe Dalziel. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, a brother Jack Dalziel, a grandson Casey Stieger and two sons-in-law Mike Stieger and Jack Baker.
Lorraine was born on September 3, 1924 in Cedar Rapids the daughter of John and Inno Yates Dalziel. She married Ralph G. Ballou on June 1, 1944 in Boise, Idaho. Ralph was killed in WWII in December 1944. She later married Robert D. Fowler on February 4, 1947 in Iowa City. Robert passed away in 1969.
Lorraine worked at Square D and retired from there in 1987 after more than 31 years of service.
Lorraine enjoyed her home, flowers, shopping, going out to eat and especially the time spent with her friends and beloved family. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.