Lorraine M. Leapline
Obituary
Lorraine Mary (Guenther) Leapline was born October 14, 1923 in Parker, SD to Frank & Mable (Stratton) Guenther, Jr. and transitioned to her home in heaven on October 13, 2015 from Lakin, KS at the age of 91.
Lorraine graduated from Chancellor High School in 1942. Upon graduation she entered Aberdeen College to prepare for School of Nursing at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. While there she met Charles H. Neal, Jr., an airman from Drumright, OK. They were married in McCook, NE in 1945. They had four children and worked together to operate a Western Auto Store in Ulysses, KS for twenty years. After divorcing Charles in 1972 Lorraine completed her training as a Licensed Practical Nurse and then married Wendell “Bink” Leapline in August of 1978. In addition to being very active in her church and Christian ministries, Lorraine and Bink poured themselves into the lives of all of their grandchildren.
Lorraine is survived by 2 sisters, 2 brothers and a number of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her three sons, Charles “Chuck” H. Neal, III of The Villages, FL, John Franklin Neal of Firestone, CO, and David Michael Neal of Lakin, KS; her daughter, Glenna Jean Dameron of Royal, VA; 9 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by 2 sisters, 1 brother, both of her husbands and her parents. She was loved by all that knew her and her family is very grateful for all the love and prayers she invested in them.
Lorraine will lie in state 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday with Pastor Norman Wilkie of Spirit Life Church officiating at Memorial Park Cemetery where she will be laid to rest.
You may make contributions in Lorraine's memory to Spirit Life Church Storehouse Ministry, 5345 South Peoria Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74105.
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Tributes & Memories
My condolences to the family of Lorraine. She was a wonderful neighbor to us at O'Loughlin Village in Lakin, and we all got along so well there. We would all get together to chat many times. She will be greatly missed in the Lakin community here! I wish the family all the peace and happiness, and healing for her loss, as it was a big one for all of us, I'm sure. May Jesus take her up into that place of comfort until the day of judgement.
Fred Neff
Chuck, Glenna, John, and David, we are so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom had a very special place in my heart and I will always remember the good times I had with her. Aunt Lorraine was a very caring, loving, and giving woman and God is very happy with all she accomplished during her time with all of us. I know she is looking out and praying for all of us. Please know that we want to stay in contact and if ever you are in our area we would love for you to spend time with us. Love and prayers, Richard and Barb Schafer.
Barbara Schafer
Glenna, Russell, and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mother's are so very dear, and it is so very difficult to lose our dear mothers. She did a wonderful job in rearing you as you have grown into a wonderful adult who loves the Lord with all of your heart. Love and prayers, Mary and Dee
Mary and Dee Clark
Lorraine was a beautiful person and my friend for over seventy years. I will miss the e-mails and that sweet voice on the phone. Love, Arlene
Arlene Frier