Obituary for Lorraine Altoft (Goforth)
Lorraine Altoft
Lorraine Altoft, age 77, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 at The Hastings Rehabilitation Center in Hastings, MI surrounded by her loving family.
Lorraine was born in Battle Creek, MI on September 20, 1942, the daughter of the late Paul and Arlie (Reneau) Goforth. Lorraine was raised in the Nashville area and attended Maple Valley Schools.
Lorraine had three daughters from a prior marriage before marrying her best friend and life-time partner Lester Altoft on August 27, 1971. Together they made their home in Hastings.
Lorraine spent her working career at Hastings Manufacturing serving faithfully for over 25 years before retiring in 1992.
During her younger years, Lorraine was always very active, and enjoyed camping with her family and working in her gardens during the summer months and snowmobiling in the winter. Lorraine loved to collect dolls, many of which were hand made by her sister Mary Ann, and Native American artifacts. In her spare time she enjoyed spending quiet time putting together jigsaw puzzles. Lorraine’s most valued hobby was any time spent with her family.
Lorraine is survived by her beloved husband Lester, her two daughters, Chris (Mike) Horstman, Deb (Joe) Sprague, step son, Adam (Lisa) Altoft, four sisters, Mary Ann (Wes) Erwin, Kathy (Leo) Hine, Bernice (Dan) Shilling, Brenda Davis, two brothers, Paul (MaryJo) Goforth, and Joe (Gayle) Goforth, son-in-law Joe Welch, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Denise Welch, step son Jon Altoft, sister Delphia Totten, and brother Tom Goforth
Funeral Services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 11:00am on Tuesday January 28, 2020 with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating.
The family will receive visitor from 4:00 to 6:00 on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Daniels Funeral Home, In Nashville.
Interment will take place at Wilcox Cemetery
Memorial contributions can be made to Elara Caring Hospice or Hastings Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in lieu of flowers.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net
Lorraine Altoft, age 77, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 at The Hastings Rehabilitation Center in Hastings, MI surrounded by her loving family.
Lorraine was born in Battle Creek, MI on September 20, 1942, the daughter of the late Paul and Arlie (Reneau) Goforth. Lorraine was raised in the Nashville area and attended Maple Valley Schools.
Lorraine had three daughters from a prior marriage before marrying her best friend and life-time partner Lester Altoft on August 27, 1971. Together they made their home in Hastings.
Lorraine spent her working career at Hastings Manufacturing serving faithfully for over 25 years before retiring in 1992.
During her younger years, Lorraine was always very active, and enjoyed camping with her family and working in her gardens during the summer months and snowmobiling in the winter. Lorraine loved to collect dolls, many of which were hand made by her sister Mary Ann, and Native American artifacts. In her spare time she enjoyed spending quiet time putting together jigsaw puzzles. Lorraine’s most valued hobby was any time spent with her family.
Lorraine is survived by her beloved husband Lester, her two daughters, Chris (Mike) Horstman, Deb (Joe) Sprague, step son, Adam (Lisa) Altoft, four sisters, Mary Ann (Wes) Erwin, Kathy (Leo) Hine, Bernice (Dan) Shilling, Brenda Davis, two brothers, Paul (MaryJo) Goforth, and Joe (Gayle) Goforth, son-in-law Joe Welch, 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Denise Welch, step son Jon Altoft, sister Delphia Totten, and brother Tom Goforth
Funeral Services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 11:00am on Tuesday January 28, 2020 with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating.
The family will receive visitor from 4:00 to 6:00 on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Daniels Funeral Home, In Nashville.
Interment will take place at Wilcox Cemetery
Memorial contributions can be made to Elara Caring Hospice or Hastings Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in lieu of flowers.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net