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Loraine Casanova

June 07, 1921 - August 19, 2010

Crystal Falls, Michigan

Loraine Casanova was called to our Lord on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

She was born on June 7, 1921, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late Kathryn and Henry Tondini. Loraine was employed by the Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Iron Mountain and Marquette for many years. She married Oswald Casanova on January 15, 1946; he preceded her in death on February 19, 1993.

Loraine was a member of the Guardian Angels Catholic Church, a member of the Altar Guild, and served many years as a Eucharistic Minister and as a greeter. She also brought communion to the residents of the Crystal Manor in earlier years. Loraine was a conference volunteer member of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul and the American Legion. She also served as a member of the VFW Auxiliaries for over 50 years and contributed to the Christopher’s Society for 60 years.

She had a passion for the game of bridge and looked forward to her weekly bridge club and playing cards with her dear friends. Loraine also enjoyed watching football on television, especially if the Green Bay Packers were playing. Bird watching was also another favorite pastime of Loraine’s. As a housewife and mother, she devoted most of her earlier years to raising her children to become successful adults; an occupation she took much pride in.

Loraine leaves two sons, Michael (Diane) Casanova, Eden Prairie, Minn., John (Libby) Casanova, Newton Square, Pa.; two daughters, Louise (Dean) Holmes, Crystal Falls, Mary (Rollie) Ostermick, Talkeetna, Ala. Loraine leaves ten grandchildren, Kyle and Scott Holmes, Melissa and Megan Ostermick, Kathryn, Alesia, and Joseph Casanova, Mattie, Ben, and Hannah Casanova; and three great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Holmes, Anna and Ava Holmes; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, August 23, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. A memorial service will follow the visitation at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal Falls. Rev. Jeffrey Kurtz will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls immediately following a luncheon to be served in the parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Loraine’s name to the Guardian Angels Catholic Church, the Crystal Theatre, or the Harbour House Museum.

You may light a candle in remembrance of Loraine or leave a condolence for her family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com

The Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls, is serving the family.

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