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Lorraine Helen Axtman

Lorraine Helen (Schneider) Axtman, the daughter of Joseph B. and Frances (Fettig) Schneider was born on June 7, 1942 in Rugby, North Dakota.  She died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the age of 74 years in her Rugby home.

Lorraine was reared in the Orrin, North Dakota home of her parents and attended grade school there graduating from Rugby High School, the class of 1958.  On September 20, 1960, she was united in marriage to John J. Axtman at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Orrin.  The couple made their home in rural Balta following their marriage, where they farmed and started their family.  In 1978, the family moved to Rugby.  A loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, Lorraine also worked outside the home doing daycare and for 16 years she clerked in the Axtman Pharmacy in the Pamida department store.  Lorraine was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, its Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters, Rugby Court.  She was an active volunteer at Little Flower, recording mass intentions for many years.  Lorraine was an avid reader, an amazing cook, enjoyed knitting, crocheting, ceramics, watching her grandchildren in their many activities and she enjoyed watching all sports especially the Minnesota sports teams.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, John; her children, Dale (Shannon) of Plano, Texas, Laura (Byron) Strand of Roseau, Minnesota, Gary (Annette) of Austin, Texas, Lisa (Mike) Johnston of Hastings, Minnesota and Corey (Jodi) of McKinny, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Elizabeth (Doug) Johnson, Wilton; Gloria (Marvin) Kraft, Tyler Texas; Tamera Miller, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 2 brothers, Gerald (Barb) Schneider, Brandon, South Dakota and Tim Schneider, West Fargo; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a multitude of friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18th at the Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby with burial in the church cemetery.  Father Tom Graner, Celebrant.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday with a Rosary and Vigil prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Rugby.  Visitation will continue from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.


Posted Condolences:

I am saddened to hear your mom's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. May your love and faith bring you comfort.
Sibel Unalmis


So sorry to hear about your loss. Know we are thinking of all of you at this time.
The Bercier Family


All my Love and Sympathy to Uncle John and family, she was a very special Lady, so sorry for your loss. My prayers for you all. From your Wedding in 1960 Flower Girl Marion {Schneider} Hackman.


John--we're so sorry to read of Lorraine's passing.   We are thinking of you at this sad time. 
Gerald and Jeanne Schlenker


Sympathy to you,  John,   and your family.    Blessed be the memory of your loved one.
Florence Smette

 


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