H. Lorraine Mower

H. Lorraine Mower, 88, of 216 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, died at 2:07 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Lorraine was born on May 17, 1921 in Galesburg, the daughter of Lambert A. and Ethel E. Nelson Ericson.  She married Robert F. Mower.  He died in 1983.  Surviving Lorraine is her son, Ed (and Diane) Mower of Galesburg; a daughter, Roberta Mower of Galesburg; a granddaughter, Lindsay Andrews; a step granddaughter, Kori Thompson; and 3 step great grandchildren.  Lorraine was preceded in death by a brother C. Duane Ericson.   Lorraine graduated from Galesburg High School and Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA.  She worked as a LPN for St. Mary’s Hospital for several years.  She then worked for Galesburg Research Hospital, retiring in 1983.   Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg with Pastor Paul Johnson officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Funeral Home, Galesburg.