Lorraine W. Highlander

May 19, 1926 - May 14, 2019

Lorraine W. Highlander, age 92 of Saint Jacob, IL, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1926, in Alhambra, IL, the daughter of Edwin and Olga (nee Uhe) Blom. On Sunday, June 09, 1946, she married Melvin H. Highlander at Salem Evangelical & Reform Church, Alhambra, IL, who passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2003. She was a member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL; St. Jacob United Church of Christ Women's Guild; Red Hat Ladies, St. Jacob; and Madison County Farm Bureau. She was born of north of Alhambra on the family farm; graduated from Livingston High School. She worked at Montgomery Wards and Busy Bee Bakery, both at Edwardsville, IL. Following marriage she was the "chief farm hand" as a farmer's wife on their farm east of St. Jacob. She drove a school bus for Triad, for over 20 years (St. Jacob Route). She did a lot of cooking, canning and sewing. She enjoyed "fancy" work (knitting and crocheting) and ceramics. She sang with the church choir for many years and delivered Meals On Wheels. She moved to Highland 7 years ago. Survivors include: Daughter - Judith K. (Ron) Riter, Big Timber, MT Daughter - Connie S. (Jim) Bequette, Staunton, IL Son - Royce L. (Janet) Highlander, Troy, IL Grandchild - Mandy (Toby) Naylor, Belgrade, MT Grandchild - Jamie (Matt) Wickens, Winifred, MT Grandchild - Tye (Lori) Riter, Lake Worth, FL Grandchild - Tory (Heather) Riter, Denver, CO Grandchild - Brian (Beth) Bequette, Staunton, IL Grandchild - Katie (Reuben) Burnley, Berwyn, IL Grandchild - Erin (Roger) Taylor, Troy, IL Grandchild - Matthew Highlander, Milwaukee, WI Great Grandchild - Wyatt Wickens Great Grandchild - Kinzlee Wickens Great Grandchild - Wrett Wickens Great Grandchild - Presley Naylor Great Grandchild - Parker Naylor Great Grandchild - Paysen Naylor Great Grandchild - Cali Bequette Great Grandchild - Mya Bequette Great Grandchild - Ellie Bequette Great Grandchild - Camden Burnley Great Grandchild - Lucas Burnley Great Grandchild - Anna Taylor Great Grandchild - Brody Riter Great Grandchild - Ethan Riter Great Grandchild - Brandina Riter Great Grandchild - Josiah Riter Great Grandchild - Bailey Riter Great Grandchild - Cameron Riter Sister-In-law - Judy A. Blom (nee Camp), Alhambra, IL Sister-In-law - Wilma J. Blom (nee Gusewelle), Alhambra, IL Nieces and Nephews - Many. She was preceded in death by: Father - Edwin E. Blom - Died 11/16/1986 Mother - Olga Blom, nee Uhe - Died 02/11/1998 Husband - Melvin H. Highlander - Died 11/23/2003 Brother - Delmar E. Blom - Died 04/27/2013 Brother - Vernon L. Blom - Died 02/02/2017 Brother In-law - Herbert H. Highlander - Died 3/1979 Sister-In-law - Eunice C. Highlander, nee Meyer - Died 12/17/2018. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Saint Jacob United Church of Christ in Saint Jacob, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at St. Jacob United Church of Christ in St. Jacob, IL, with Rev. Nancy L. Gamache, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice or St. Jacob United Church of Christ.