Lorraine Ann Malcolm
January 26, 1932 ~ March 8, 2021
Lorraine Ann Malcolm, 89, Indianapolis, passed away March 8, 2021. Mrs. Malcolm was born January 26, 1932, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, to the late Anton and Catherine (Kertis) Walczak. She was married to William A. Malcolm for 62 years, and he preceded her in death in 2016.
Lorraine graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin and graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was employed at various hospitals including Methodist and Johnson Memorial. She retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Medical Review Specialist. She also enjoyed a retirement job at Kohl’s in Greenwood. Lorraine was a former member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church and most recently was a member of St. Mark. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed birdwatching, camping, fishing, and gardening. An avid quilter, she was a member of a couple of quilting groups, including Nimble Thimbles. Lorraine will be fondly remembered by her loving family and friends.
Survivors include her daughters, Bonnie (Timothy) Ramion, Kathy (John) Whitaker, and Lori (Scott) Armstrong; six grandchildren, Alexander Ramion, Anthony Ramion, Michele Thurston, Anna Springman, Malcolm Armstrong, and Spencer Armstrong; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, March 15, 2021, at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, where morning prayers will be said at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, in St. Mark Catholic Church. Mass will be livestreamed on the O’Riley Facebook page by visiting www.facebook.com/ORileyFuneralHome. Memorial contributions may be made to Bosma Industries, https://www.bosma.org/. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to loose a mom. My prayers are with all of you. She & your dad will be together & all healthy again! My love & hugs to all of you.
My condolences to the family. Have fond memories of Lorraine at the K of C. May she Rest In Peace.
Lori and family, our hearts are with you as you face this loss.
My Deepest Sympathy to each of you. Lorraine Malcolm was one of the most Christian Lady I had ever known. I enjoyed working with her for many years at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and her friendship, kindness and so thoughtful of others. She always had a most beautiful smile and so pleasant. She will be forever missed and thankful that she is at peace. RIP dear friend.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a quilting friend of Lorraine’s for several years. I will miss her sweet spirit and kindness. God Bless you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very sweet lady. I worked with her at Johnson Memorial and remember she always had a smile. You always reminded me of your mom mom Bonnie. Hugs and prayers. Caron (Long) Newman
My condolences to the family. I met Lorraine at Nimble Thimbles Quilt Club. What a beautiful lady with a beautiful smile! She was always so friendly and gracious to me. I have many fond memories of our conversations. May God fill you all with His comfort and peace as you go through this journey. Always remember her love and her joy. Lifting the family up to our Heavenly Father in prayer. Blessings, Jan Haley
You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers…
Your mom will be truely missed. Condolences to all of you. Misty Torrance
So sorry to hear of her passing. Seems as if she really enjoyed helping us at the Knights of Columbus council. One of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever known.
I worked with Lorraine at Blue Cross and have many fond memories of a very wonderful lady. So sorry for your loss. We exchanged Christmas cards for years until I had one returned as “not at this address”
So sorry to hear, I worked with your Mom at JMH for many years . She was a great person and nurse and sure loved her girls . May you find peace in her passing and memories.
Thinking about you in this difficult time
So very sorry to hear of this. She was such a light to the others when I would be leading our communion services! She was warm and had a beautiful smile. I will remember her fondly! Jean Milharcic
Scott, Lori, Malcolm and Spencer – Remember that we love and care about you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Mr and Mrs Malcolm have been a part of my life for past 30+ years. They both were truly wonderful people. I was blessed to know both of them. Todd Shuck