Lorraine L. Abel, 82, of Valparaiso passed away peacefully Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was born May 14, 1943, in Decatur, IL to Myrl & Luella (Newkirk) Reidelberger and graduated from Clinton High School in 1961. Lorraine made her career as the administrative assistant for the Valparaiso Fire Department where she began in 1978. She was a devoted member of Crosspointe Church, loved baking cookies for family & friends, enjoyed immersing herself in music, and adored her grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
On June 29, 1991, she married William L. Abel who preceded her in death in March of 2024. Survivors include her children: Quint Robinson of Maineville, Ohio & Amanda (Mark) Birky of Wanatah, stepchildren: Christa Abel (Garrett Lechowski) & Tamara (Jeff) Wagner, sister, Lana Schuster, grandchildren: Nathan Robinson, Ashley Follis, Grace (Doug) Thompson, Grant Wagner & Zoe Wagner, and great-grandchildren: Julia, Hunter, Hannah, Payton, Naomi, Lyla, Emma & Fred. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Shirley Simmons & Mary Alice Austin.
A visitation will be held Thursday from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso. The funeral service will be held Friday beginning at 10:00 am directly at Crosspointe Church, 114 E. U.S. Hwy. #6, Valparaiso with burial following at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Crosspointe Church Expansion Fund.
GUESTBOOK
Lorraine was a beautiful saint. She was funny, kind, and encouraging. She played the piano for me when I was a worship leader. She sang in the quartet with us. She and Bill hosted us in their home. She had that little giggle that made you smile. She loved the Lord and was a witness. She will be missed but not forgotten. -Ronald R Shaner
