Lorraine May Roelfs, 84, of Nebraska City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, surrounded by members of her family at the Ambassador Health Center.
Lorraine was born Aug. 30, 1939, to Alfred and Olga Brozovsky in Beatrice, and she immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Lorraine went on to graduate from Swanton High School. She met her eventual husband, Otto Roelfs, Jr., in high school and they were married in 1963.
Lorraine was a fiercely dedicated mother to her two children, Debra and Kiley. She was their biggest fan and she always put family first above all else, a value she instilled in all of those around her. She was widely known for being the “Drive-thru Lady” at Runza in Crete and Nebraska City, along with her infectious, loving hugs and her love of the holidays, especially Christmas. All anyone had to do was be within reasonable distance of her residence and they would know what time of year it was! She carried the Christmas Spirit with her all year round and was a very willing participant in spreading it as much as she could. As her children became parents, she became the same grandmother to her grandchildren as she was a mother to her own children. They adored her! The hole left by her absence will be impossible to fill.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Olga Brozovsky; and twin sister, Loretta Menke. She is survived by her husband, Otto; brother, Allen Brozovsky and his wife, Sharon; daughter, Debra Fox and her husband, Alan; her son, Kiley Roelfs and his wife, Melinda; grandchildren, Tristin Hammond and her husband, Noah, Trey Fox and his wife, Blair, Trinity Dia and her husband, Fadi, and Drew and Grant Roelfs; six great-grandchildren, McKenzie, Lily, Noah and Brookelyn Hammond, Myles Fox and Ella Dia, with two more on the way; as well as many other nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was Jan. 19 with burial at the Wilber Czech Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in Lorraine’s name to Hearts United for Animals in Auburn. Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home.
