Lorraine Kuyava

A private memorial service was held for Lorraine Kuyava, of Alexandria and formerly of Bertha and Wadena. Burial was in Compton Cemetery, Otter Tail County, MN. Lorraine Audrey (Klocow) Kuyava was born to Harold and Esther (Johnson) Klocow on December 29, 1937, in Spring Valley, WI. She spent her childhood in St. Peter, MN and also at the family farm near Swanville with her two sisters and brother. She loved riding horses with her cousin, Trudy. Lorraine graduated from Swanville High School in 1955. She worked at Homecrest Industries in Wadena sewing patio umbrellas for about 15 years. When she retired from there she worked at the Wadena Public Library for a number of years until her stroke in 2013. She loved working there. On March 12, 1955, Lorraine married Norman Kuyava at St. Peters Church in Swanville. They very much loved each other and made quite the pair. Her, a force to be reckoned with and him, as mellow as can be. From this love, they had four children. The family lived in Inver Grove Heights for many years. Lorraine enjoyed hosting friends and family. She especially enjoyed playing cards with Norman and family. In 1973, they moved to a hobby farm outside of Bertha. They enjoyed having horses and riding snowmobiles. After Norman's passing in 1991, Lorraine remained in Wadena until her stroke. Lorraine enjoyed reading and doing many different types of crafts. She was quite skilled in cross-stitching and wood working. She also loved flowers and gardening. She had a lot of friends and went on many trips with them. Lorraine was also an excellent cook and baker. Many Sunday dinners were spent at her home having her famous lasagna and brownies. Lorraine loved her family tremendously, especially her grandchildren and having them over. After her stroke, Lorraine resided at Knute Nelson Nursing Home in Alexandria, MN. She passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Surviving Lorraine are her daughter, Kathy Botner of Alexandria; son, Rick (Kathy) Kuyava of Monticello; son Brian (Jody) Kuyava of Bertha, daughter Kristin Smith of Fargo, ND; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Mueller of Long Prairie and Linda Loftis of Brainerd; along with many nieces and nephews. Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Kuyava; parents, Harold and Esther Klocow; brother, Denny Klocow; son-in-law Robert Botner; brother-in-law Elmer Mueller; and Norman's parents Bernard and Peggy Kuyava.

Lorraine Kuyava

December 29, 1937 - June 6, 2024