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Sister Lorraine Rajewski, OP

02/07/1933
10/24/2024

Rajewski, OP, Sister Lorraine formerly of Saginaw died on October 24, 2024, at Aquinata Hall in Grand Rapids. She was 91 years old and a Dominican Sister for 73 years.

Sr. Lorraine earned a B.A. from Aquinas College. She also studied at Xavier University in New Orleans, becoming certified as a Workshop Way Consultant. Sr. Lorraine embraced the Workshop Way wholeheartedly and became a passionate advocate and respected consultant in the field.

Sr. Lorraine loved working on the farm, it was one of her favorite places to find and speak to God. She noted: “We can hoe and water but only God gives the growth.”

In 1952, Sr. Lorraine began teaching second grade at Blessed Sacrament School in Grand Rapids which started a long teaching ministry in Michigan, New Mexico and Florida. During her time at Blessed Sacrament, she also helped care for children and assisted in the kitchen at St. John’s Home.

On a sabbatical in 1995, Sr. Lorraine refined her artistic skills in watercolor, painting and ceramics. She was known for her passion and commitment at the Dominican Institute for the Arts. A former DIA president recalled: “Lorraine’s stamped and embossed note cards were true works of art, generously shared with others. She was a gracious and gentle woman, always among the first to renew her membership.”

After retiring from the classroom, Sr. Lorraine loved spending time outdoors, be it walking, hiking, skiing or tending the garden. All allowed her to experience and embrace the work of God in her life and others.

Sr. Lorraine is survived by her sisters, Elaine Golsch, Rosemary Ballor, and Linda (Larry) Castillo; brother, Thomas Rajewski; sister-in-law, Nancy Rajewski; other relatives; many friends and members of her Dominican community.

Sister Lorraine will repose at Marywood Chapel of the Word, 111 Lakeside Dr. NE, with visitation on Tuesday, October 29, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, followed by a Remembering Service at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 30, at Marywood Chapel of the Word. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in Sister Lorraine’s name may be made to the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters.

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