Lorraine Rae Mathews's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2026 in Janesville, Wisconsin

Lorraine Rae Mathews

April 17, 1928 - April 13, 2026 (97 years old)

Janesville, Wisconsin

Lorraine Rae Mathews's obituary , Passed away on April 13, 2026 in Janesville, Wisconsin

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Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home

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Lorraine Rae Mathews

April 17, 1928 - April 13, 2026 (97 years old)

Janesville, Wisconsin

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Lorraine Rae Mathews Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lorraine Rae Mathews (Janesville, Wisconsin), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lorraine left this world on April 13, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lorraine Rae Mathews to show support.

Though Lorraine has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her husband Wayne J. Mathews; her sons, Jerry Mathews and Charles Mathews; her mother Mable Schauer (Banker); her stepfather Art Schauer; her father Raymond Clair; and her stepmother Helen St. Clair.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Knudsen, Sally Mathews and Richard Mathews; and her brothers, Jerome St Clair and Edward St Clair. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home



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Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home
21 S Austin Rd, Janesville, WI 53548

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21 S Austin Rd, Janesville, WI 53548

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