Lorraine M. Svoboda, nee Jaskiewicz, 87, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, April 24, 1935, in East St. Louis, IL, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at The Shrine of Our Lady of Snows in Belleville, IL.
Her parents immigrated from Poland and she was very proud of her Polish heritage. She graduated from Notre Dame High School. She married the love of her life, Roman, on June 20, 1959, together they shared 50 wonderful years. Lorraine was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Belleville, IL. She was the most loving wife, mother and grandmother; her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She made the best cream cheese brownies. She loved to watch the St. Louis Cardinals; her favorite player was Stan “The Man.” She loved to play Bingo and was a fabulous polka dancer.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband on August 14, 2009
- Parents, Joseph and Genevieve, nee Dominic, Jaskiewicz
- Brothers:
- Ted Jaskiewicz
- Edward Jaskiewicz
- Sisters:
- Lottie (Joe) Prochaska
- Cecilia Jaskiewicz
Left to cherish her memory are her:
- Children:
- Diane (Michael) Munie of Belleville, IL
- Ronald (Sarah) Svoboda of Shiloh, IL
- Richard Svoboda (Brenda Pierce) of East Alton, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Heather Kroupa
- Nicola Kroupa
- Kimberly Munie
- James Hull
- Tyler Svoboda
- Abigail Svoboda
- Roman Svoboda
- Dear nieces and nephews
Mom, you rest in the arms of angels
In a place of peace and love
Watching over us always
From heaven up above
You guide us through our worries
And help us through each day
Always by our side
You never went away
The bond cannot be broken
Made from love so pure
Death does not break the bond
It lives on for ever more
You rest in the arms of angels
Free from illness and pain
Waiting for the day
We are together once again
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Our Lady of Queen of Peace Church in Belleville, IL, Shriner’s Hospital for Children or Alzheimer’s Association.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, October 14, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Our Lady Queen of Peace, with Father Matthew Elie officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, IL.