Lorraine Graham

Lorraine Graham Lorraine, age 75, passed away peacefully at Ascension Hospital on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Lori lived in Milwaukee County most of her life. She graduated from Pius High School and went on to further her education at MATC and took courses in English, Psychology and Data Processing. In May of 1964, at the age of 19, she married Joseph Tromp. They then had three children, Michael, Diane, and William. They were eventually divorced. Lori married John Graham in February of 1981 and they had one child, Evon. In her younger years Lori volunteered for many community organizations. She helped plan and start West Side Community Day Care Center as well as being a teaching assistant. Lori worked for Milwaukee County for 27 years working her way up to and retiring as a Child Support Enforcement Supervisor. Lori was an amazing woman. She loved to garden, read, go to Brewers games, concerts, plays, and was always ready to help someone when they needed it. She was an anchor for her family, a joy and inspiration, and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Michael (Debbie) Tromp, Diane Patmore, William Tromp and Evon Graham, as well as her grandchildren Tony, Joshua, Bridgit, Miranda, Amanda, Zachery, Cynthia, Cassandra and Celena and great-grandchildren. Lori is also survived by her siblings Joanne (Bob) Mc Ginnis, Joseph Strosin, Edward (Diane) Strosin, Raphael (Joanie) Strosin and Michelle Strosin. Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Mary Strosin, sister Mary Ann Thompson and brother Harvey Strosin. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at ST. MARTIN OF TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, from 10:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Special Olympics of Wisconsin would be appreciated.