Lorraine Rita Cashman, 83, of De Pere, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was born on December 7, 1930 to the late Leo and Anna Piotrowski in the town of Hoffa Park. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1948. She was married to John Cashman on May 14, 1960 at Saint Stanislaus Parish in Hofa Park. He preceded her in death on January 18, 2012
She will be sincerely missed by her children: Barb Baudhuin (Tim) of Brussels, Wisconsin; Steven Cashman of Green Bay; Patrick (Adriana) and grandchildren Sophia and Sean of Montreal Canada, and Wesley of Tempe, Arizona. She is also survived by her niece Kathy Sanders (Greg) and by nieces and nephews from the Edward Cashman family. She will also be deeply missed by her cherished cat Duchess. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and sister Dorothy Sanders.
Lorraine and John were proud dairy farmers in the town of Rockland. She worked side by side with her husband while raising three children. She was a wonderful mother with a beautiful heart. Lorraine and John were always thinking of their children and grandchildren and were generous with their wisdom and love. She liked to raise flowers and vegetables in her garden on the farm. She enjoyed doing crafts and giving her home made gifts to friends and family. Our mother treasured cooking wonderful meals for her family. She and her family spent many cold winter days baking Lorraine's delicious cookies in her warm loving kitchen. In retirement, Lorraine and John moved to De Pere and met their wonderful caring neighbors; Jay and Carol Harris, as well as Doug and Shelia Greenwood who were always willing to lend a hand if needed. Lorraine especially enjoyed the beautiful song birds who visited the feeders in her garden in De Pere.
Friends and family are encouraged to celebrate Lorraine's life at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere on Tuesday, June 10 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Francis Xavier Church at 220 S. Michigan Street, De Pere at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 with the Fr. Richard Getchel officiating. Burial will be in Mont Olivet Cemetery. A memorial will be established and is appreciated in lieu of flowers. RYAN FUNERAL HOME De Pere is assisting the family. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the Cashman family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at Patient Pines Assisted Living and Hospice Advantage for their care and compassion.