Lorraine “Lori” Dolores Zahn

BROOKFIELD – (nee Kozicki) Lori, age 87, died peacefully at home while surrounded by family on Ascension Sunday, May 21, 2023. Loving wife of 60 years to the late Bill. Beloved moomah and keen nerf gun battler / balloon bopper to cherished grandson Sam. Further loved by daughter Jen (Scott) Norris, sister Virginia Jolivette, and so many cousins, nephews, and nieces. Dear friend of members of the Mountain Drive Gang, Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Family, Westmoor Country Club, Marking Device Association, Mount Mary and Cardinal Stritch cohorts, and others. Preceded in death by son Christopher, and siblings Sylvester, Margaret, and Stanley. She was nourished by her Catholic faith in life, and especially so in this last year.

Lori was an avid learner, beginning her schooling in hometown of Pulaski, Wisconsin. She planned to attend nursing school, but realized she didn’t like blood or needles, and changed that goal much to the disappointment of her high school friend who was to join her. She moved to the big city of Milwaukee to attend Wisconsin State College in 1954 as a music student studying oboe. Later in life, she went back to college earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree Cum Laude from Mount Mary (then College) University in 1999, and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Cardinal Stritch in 2001. Follow your dreams, it’s never too late!!

Sending deepest thanks to our care team members:

• St. Dominic Catholic Church, including Father Tim, Deacon Jeff, and Eucharist Volunteer Amy.
• Lake Park Lutheran support for the Norris Family, including Pastors Steve & Alissa, and so many members for personal outreach, food, and counseling.
• Milwaukee Zen Center support for the Norris Family from Resident Priest Reirin.
• Ruby Commons (formerly Heritage Place) community, especially Caregivers Cristine, Binh, Robert, Tialyn, Sabrina, and Nurse Renee, along with our community neighbors.
• Horizon Home Care & Hospice, especially Nurse Cailin, CNA Amy, Massage Therapist Jennifer (ahhh), Social Worker Ryann, and Chaplains Jessi, Brent, and Stephen.
• Ascension Home Care Nurses Jillian and Danielle.
• Medical teams for and including Drs Groden, Spielbauer, Kidd, Waliszewski, and Connor.
• My Choice Case Manager Nicole.
• Hair Designer Kristy, you are a gem. Personal care is vital.
• All of our personal friends and family for their visits, support, and love.

Now let’s honor Lori, honor each other, and celebrate this one life together. She’d want you to enjoy a smoothie, a bowl of soup, some ice cream, and a good board game!

Visitation at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 18255 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, on Friday, June 9, 2023, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Mass at 1:00 PM-2:00 PM. Private committal at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorials appreciated  to St Dominic Catholic Church, Mount Mary University, or Humane Animal Welfare Society.

More info https://www.informedchoice.org//obituary/lorraine-dolores-zahn/

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