- Date Of Birth: June 27, 1927
- Date Of Death: March 9, 2014
- State: Idaho
Lorraine June Maxey, 86, of Rapid City, S.D, died peacefully on March 9, 2014 in Idaho Falls, ID.
Lorraine was born on June 27, 1927, to Emma and Bernard Mayer in Roscoe, S.D. She was the middle of three loving, independent, and vivacious daughters. She graduated from Roscoe High School in 1945 and continued her education in St. Louis, MO, receiving her certification in medical technology. After graduation, she moved to Huron, SD, where she met the love of her life, Russell E. Maxey.
Lorraine and Russ were married on September 1, 1948. Military life took them to Panama during the Korean conflict. Upon their return, they settled in Brookings, SD, where they started their family. Lorraine was a dedicated mother who raised three daughters while managing a career.
The family moved to Rapid City in 1956. Lorraine took a position as a medical technologist at St. John’s Hospital, later moving to the Medical Arts Clinic where she managed the lab for many years.
