Lorraine Viola Jerke, age 87 of Miles City, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 after severe complications from the flu while in Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City. Her personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, called her home that day.
Lorraine was born to Emil and Christine Schroeber in Alfred, ND on October 6, 1927. Lorraine was raised in Shepherd, MT, graduating from High School there in 1945. After working in Billings, she married Albert Jerke of Shepherd on March 12, 1949 in Red Lodge. They moved near Terry where they farmed for almost 36 years and raised their family. Following this, she moved to Miles City living at several locations. She lived at Eagles Manor and subsequently to the Friendship Villa where she had lived since 2005. Lorraine was very active during earlier years. The following are some of her activities: Zero Homemakers Club member, Sunday School Superintendent; Terry Presbyterian Church, Taught Sunday School and VBS for many years, Christian Women’s Club, Miles City Bowling League, Terry School Board; First Woman, played HS Basketball; half court, Bank employee in Billings, MT after HS, Lutheran Catechism. Lorraine loved to play her harmonica, playing cards, her Bible, listening to country music, gardening, polishing her fingernails, Billy Graham, Pepsi, Fig Newtons, oatmeal raisin cookies, wearing scarves and cross jewelry, polkas-molly B, 700 club, the Gaithers, stuffed peppers, getting her hair done, movies and pictures of Jesus, wheat bread and milk were a must, and most of all watching her children and grandchildren grow. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the healthcare workers who served her and touched her life. A special thanks to Kim for her skill in helping Mom in her last minutes of life.
She was preceded in death by her parents and family members; Ernest Schroeber, Clara Skeen, Reuben Schroeber, Kermit Schroeber (Happy), Archie Schroeber, and Clarence Schroeber. Her living relatives include sons Larry Jerke (Sue), Dana Jerke (Kim) of Miles City and daughter Bonnie Jerke of Newberg, OR. Her grandchildren include Nicholas Jerke (Kira) of Clyde Park, Rhianna Tonn of Billings and Brendon Jerke (Chelsea) of Lewistown, MT. Her precious great grandchildren include Kyle and Asha Jerke of Clyde Park. She is also survived by many other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2015 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 1, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 2, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 1, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 2, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Share
Gwen Wickham says
Larry, Bonnie, Dana and Family, I was so sorry to read about Lorraine. She was a wonderful woman to me and my family during our time in Montana. Prayers for all of you.
Cindia says
Dana, Bonnie and Larry and families, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandi (Flotkoetter) Updyke says
Dana, Larry, and families So sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. May the good memories help you through. God bless you all at this difficult time Sandi & Jim Updyke
Connie Schaefer says
To the Jerke Family, I was so sorry to hear of your moms passing. You are in my prayers and know I am thinking of you all at this time. May she rest in peace. Hugs to you all. Sincerely Connie Schaefer.
brigitte harms says
To:Lorrains family My prayers are with you. I enjoied visiting with Lorrain when i worked at the villa she allways had a hug for me even on bad days. sending lots of hugs with you lorrain to pass around in heaven. now r.i.p. my dear.sincerely brigitte harms
Arlen And Alice Miller says
To the Jerke Family : Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother,Our prayers are with you . God Bless you all as he puts his arms around you!!
Lee and Kathy Baugatz says
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Ron and Jeani Pierson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ward E. Wickham III says
Larry, Dana, Bonnie, & Family;
Like all of you, my heart was broken to hear the news that Lorraine had passed and gone to be with the Lord. She was a wonderful Lady and I have very fond memories of the time I spent with her. Her love and kindness will be missed terribly. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely;
Ward & Michele
Susan Lapp Davidson says
Bonnie, Larry, Dana & family,
In visiting with my mom on the phone this AM , she informed me of the loss of your mother. I send my condolences to you and your families. My mom was a very good friend of your mom. My mom spoke very highly of Lorraine. She will be truly missed . You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Susan Lapp Davidson
Diane (Hanson) Joslyn says
Larry, Bonnie, Dana & Family,
Sorry to hear about Lorraine, it is so hard to lose a parent. I have many memories of her when us kids were growing up. Know that Ron & I are thinking of you.
Diane
Cheryl Tonn says
I send my love and sympathy to all of you. I have missed seeing Lorraine every morning when I come in to my office. I will fondly but sadly smile when I think of her “beep beep” as we passed in the hallway. She had such a dry sense of humor with clever expressions and come backs.
I will miss seeing you, Bon.
I pray for God’s peace upon all of your heavy hearts.
Mike Strasheim says
It was sad to hear of Lorraine’s passing, she was a very special lady. Mom , Alice , looked forward to meeting Lorraine daily at the Villa ,it was an absolute blessing that they were able to spend the last four years together. Alice is going to truly miss that , but I know she is grateful for all the conversations they had about the Sunday School days. God Bless
Ray and Linda Strasheim says
We were so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. We know Alice will miss her friend. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff & Vicki Makelky says
Dana & Kim,
Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. It is hard to lose your mother no matter how old you are.