January 26, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
Lorrayne J.M. Maki
Lorrayne J.M. Maki
Lorrayne loved Conover and believed to improve your community, you had to be active and engaged in your community and lead by example. Consequently, she was the Conover postmaster for over 30 years, an unopposed Northland Pines School District at-large and Conover school board member for over 30 years; and charter member and past Chamber Woman of the Year recipient of the Conover Chamber of Commerce.
There were two affiliations Lorrayne prized above all others: Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church and Jefferson’s Landing Resort. A granddaughter of founding members of Pioneer Lake, Lorrayne was active in quilting, choir, the annual Lutefisk Dinner, and as a lector, council member, and usher. With her sister and business partner, Marilyn, she assumed ownership of Jefferson’s Landing Resort on South Twin Lake in 1992, which was built by their parents. She looked forward to greeting and visiting with guests, reminiscing about resort and family history, and watching her guests and family enjoy the property.
She was a wonderful and loving mom to Michael (Noel) Maki of Columbia and Carilyn (Douglas “Tico”) Olejniczak of St. Germain; proud and loving “Grandma Rainie” to Mat (Robb Fanning) Olejniczak of Fox Lake, Ill. and Mark (Nicole) Olejniczak of St. Germain, and “great-grandma Rainie” to Jackson, Landon, and Kestyn Olejniczak all of St. Germain; and cherished and beloved dog mom to her loyal Curtis, who comforted her and was with her until the end. She is further survived by goddaughter and loving niece, Marcia (Andre Gloeckner) Hilliard of Skokie, Ill.; godson, Gordon Hogenmiller of Conover; sisters, Marilyn (the late Norman) Hilliard and Rita (the late Alvin) Hogenmiller, both of Conover; and an abundance of nieces, nephews, and good friends.
In addition to her parents, Lorrayne was preceded in death by husband, Mathew V. Maki, on November 3, 1999; siblings, Dolores (Adam “Ace”) Skrobak, Jean (John “Jack”) Armstrong, and Russell (Eleanor Mitchell) Jefferson; and a niece and two nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 4, at Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church, from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall. Private interment will be in Hildegard Cemetery, Conover.
The family wishes to thank her daughter-in-law, Noel, for the excellent care she provided Lorrayne; Pastor John Kuziej for his many visits; as well as her family at Pioneer Lake who provided rides to church and assistance to Lorrayne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church, 3675 Church Rd., Conover, WI 54519 or the Humane Society of Vilas County, PO Box 904, Eagle River, WI 54521, appreciated.
Arrangements by Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, Eagle River. Online condolences may be expressed at gaffney-busha.com.
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