Lorraine Hankey

Lorraine Hankey lived a fulfilled life having served in the US Navy as a nurse and leader. Commissioned in 1942, Lorraine served in three wars: WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, retiring as a Commander in the Navy Nurse Corp.

Lorraine traveled extensively; however, she lived on Lake Alexander, Cushing, MN. It was there she enjoyed her retirement years. She was a role model and mentor for several of her nieces and will be greatly missed.

Born in Grand Forks, ND in 1914, Lorraine passed away at 104 years old on Saturday, 11/24/18 at the Jones Harrison Residence, Minneapolis, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Minnie (Kobberbig) Hankey; Alice Miresse, sister; Robert Hankey, brother; Meredith Dahl, sister; and an infant brother; and two nieces and two nephews. She is survived by six nieces and four nephews, and 24 great-nieces and nephews.

Lorraine Hankey’s burial and memorial service is planned for Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples. Specific details will follow. No memorials please.