"I have just heard of Lorraines passing. My deepest condolences to the family. I always enjoyed seeing her come into Walgreens and I had just heard, and my heart is broken. I can't think of anyone sweeter than Lorraine. "
In loving memory of
Lorraine Ison
December 25, 1938 - January 31, 2022
Lorraine Ison, of Antigo, died Monday, January 31, 2022, at her home under the care of her family. She was 83 years old. She was born on December 25, 1938, in Crandon, a daughter of Henry and Clerga (King) Statezny.
Lorraine graduated from Crandon High School with the class of 1957. She continued her education and received a Bachelors's degree from Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky in 1962.
She married the love of her life, Everett Ison, on December 16, 1961, at Praise Chapel in Crandon.
She taught at Oshkosh West High School and South Park Junior High while her husband was going to school at the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. In the fall of 1963, she moved to Antigo and taught at the Antigo High School. She took a break from teaching to raise her children and then returned to teaching and was the first teacher in the home-bound special education program, teaching until her early retirement due to a brain aneurysm.
She regularly attended church. Lorraine was devoted to prayer and her spiritual life. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Lorraine enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and squirrels.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Everett of Antigo; a son, Kevin Ison and Heidi Walrath and her children Kylee and Mason of Antigo; a daughter, Rebekah (Kevin) Kennelly of Soledad, Cali; three grandchildren, Wendy Ison of Green Bay, David (Miriah) Ison of Green Bay and Daniel Ison of Utah; a sister, Mary Anne (Roland) Terracina of McFarland; a sister-in-law, Sharon Statezny of Crandon; two brothers-in-law, Deward (Kathy) Ison of Crandon and Leslie (Joyce) Ison of Menasha.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Carrol Statezny, a brother in infancy; and a brother-in-law, Lester Ison.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Tributes
"Sorry to hear about this. Lorraine and Everett were very kind to me when I started teaching. I could swear that I saw her grocery shopping in the early morning in recent months, but I wasn't sure it was her, so I didn't stop. I wish I had. Jack Novak"
"Dear Kevin & Family. We were sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. She sure was a nice lady. No doubt she is in a good place today and is probably helping a little child learn to read or write. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Your cousins, Marlene & Donna Statezny"
"SHE WAS THE BEST TEACHER EVER I WAS IN THE CLASSROOM WITH MRS ISON WHEN THE SPEAKER WENT ON AND WE HEARD WHAT HAPPENED TO PRESIDENT KENNEDY WHEN HE WAS KILLED MRS ISON SETTLED THE CLASS DOWN ------ SHE AND I TALKED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THRU THE YEARS ------ SHE WAS THE BEST!!@!!"
"Lorraine is the greatest prayer warrior and encourager I have known. She prayed for me every time we spoke. The week before she went to be with the Lord, she sent me raspberries she had picked and frozen and a large bag of cashews. I will always remember the last time I heard her voice. She will be on my mind and in my heart every day. Romans 8:38-39) For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. "
"Kevin sorry to hear of your loss, Thoughts and Prayers for you and all who knew Lorraine. "
"Lorraine was truly a wonderful person. She will be deeply missed. Our heartfelt condolences to the family, may the lord be with them and help them through this difficult time. Leanne and Erik mews. ?"
"This deeply saddens me. ?My sincere condolences to Senor Ison and family. I met Lorraine while I was working as a PT receptionist at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Lorraine would come for therapy and to excercise. She was such a joy, she always greeted me with a hug and always took time to chat. She always asked about my daughter (Senor was her Spanish teacher and Lorraine accompanied on her trip to Mexico for Spanish class) Lorraine was my inspiration, she talked fondly and loved Senor and her family. She definetly left a warm place in my heart in the short time that I knew her. When we talked about my plans to leave my home and move to Mississippi she was always so encouraging, she would share with me her advice and words of wisdom. I will always love her! ?? RIP Lorraine, you will be dearly missed! "
"I am deeply saddened to hear of Lorraine's passing ? My deepest sympathy to her entire family. I knew of her in my earlier years, her husband was my science teacher in high school. But in 2018 while I was a PT medical receptionist at Aspirin Language Hospital I got to meet her in person when she would come up to exercise and for therapy. She was such a joy and a blessing to me. She always brightened my day with a hug and her infectious smile! RIP Lorraine, you will be dearly missed. Cathy Hermann-Martin"
"I worked at PickNSave, and now at Lakeside, and over the years, Lorraine came in as a customer, and became a friend. She always had the brightest multicolored tennis shoes on, so we dubbed her ?Crazy-Shoes Lorraine?. She loved it! She always had a huge hug for me, and wonderful words of wisdom, as I asked her advice in raising my 3 kids. She was a bright light in this world, and I will miss our chats immensely. Rest easy my dear friend.?"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Everett and family. Lorraine was a special person who we knew both as a coworker and friendly, positive lady. She will be missed. God?s blessings. Jeanne and Jim Peters, Platteville. "
": We loved seeing Lorraine at the library. She was always so sweet and kind to us library clerks. We thank her for sharing that small part of her life with us. "
"My heart is broken. A very special lady to me has left and gone to her forever home with God. Living on Virginia St Everett and Lorraine became wonderful friends and neighbors. Always ready to help. Know that you will always be in my heart.My prayers and thoughts are with you. We now have an angel in heaven. Love you both. "
"I?m so heartbroken. Julie and I have so many memories of Aunt Lorraine. Sending all of our love. Jeanne "
"I always enjoyed talking to Lorraine. She had a lot of funny stories from her life, before she was married and then tons more after she met Everett.She will be truly missed. Love goes out to her family."
"I'm so very sorry for your loss. My memories of Lorraine well always be special. It was always a pleasure to talk with Lorraine at the library. She had such a kind heart and was always smiling. I will miss her very much! My thoughts and prayers are with her family. "
"Such a very, very nice lady I remember from school days. Our deepest sympathy? From Sharon & Gary Rime"
"Condolences to the entire family at this difficult time. Mrs Ison will always be remembered by me as a gentle , kind woman who loved her family dearly. She will be missed. Lynn Duley "
"Lorraine was a wondering, thoughtful, kind, giving person. I?m glad to have met her. My sincere condolences to the Ison family, Deana Jensen "
"Lorraine was such a beautiful person. I really enjoyed seeing and talking to her at church. "
"Everett I feel so bad. You and Lorraine had a special life. God has been very good to you to have her so long. She was a wonderful and loving lady. She will be missed. So sorry for your loss. I will pray for you."
"Such a very nice lady! I have fond memories of traveling to Mexico on a class trip with Mr. and Mrs. Ison. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time."