Lorraine DeWald, 83, died July 18, 2011 at Rush County Memorial Hospital, LaCrosse, Kansas. She was born August 27, 1927 at Galatia, Kansas, the daughter of Byron and Katie (Donley) Nettleinghan. She married LeRoy DeWald on August 18, 1946 at Milberger, Kansas. He preceded her in death on November 25, 1992. She was a homemaker and a life long Otis, Kansas resident. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliary #9137 and ELCW, all of Otis. Enjoyed quilting, recycling, helping others, being involved in the community and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include two sons; Bob DeWald and wife Sheila and Don DeWald, Otis, Kansas; five grandchildren, Lesley Gaughan and husband Doug, Laura McCarter and husband Kevin, Shane DeWald and wife Amber, Stephanee Juno and husband Eric, and Cole DeWald; seven great-grandchildren, Ainsley Gaughan, Ashlyn Gaughan, Anniston Gaughan, Hailyn DeWald, Eston Juno, Kelson Juno, and Rowyn Juno. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, George Nettleingham and a sister-in-law, Ruthie Nettleingham. Funeral services will be at 9:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas. The Reverend Bruce Adamson will officiate. Burial will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.,Thursday, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas and 8:00 a.m. till service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Cougar Pause Teen Center or Otis-Bison Elementary playground equipment fund, both of Otis, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, Kansas 67544