March 2, 1934 – January 13, 2026
Lorraine Blanche Schlegel, 91, of Mitchell, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Mitchell Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side.
Born March 2, 1934, in Rockford, Illinois, she was the daughter of Frank Arthur and Eleanor Blanche (Wilson) Bennett. She married Dr. Rex Stanley Schlegel on March 24, 1995 and they were married for 30 years.
Lorraine retired from Burris Elementary School after 30 plus years as a teacher. Her favorite word was “joy”, and her joy was expressed as an inspiring teacher to many children. She was a longtime member of Mitchell Presbyterian Church and enjoyed attending a ladies bible study in Mitchell. Lorraine was also a member of the Mitchell-Grissom Kiwanis Club. She was a very caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Lorraine was a friend to everyone she met.
Surviving are her husband, Dr. Rex Stanley Schlegel of Mitchell; children, Sharon (Vance) Shipman of Mitchell, William (Shelly) Cooper of Mitchell, Karen (Dan) Key of Williams, Dr. Michael Stanley (Karin) Schlegel of Colorado, David Wayne (Lisa) Schlegel of Bloomington, and Dr. Stephen Keith (Rebecca) of Germany; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her parents and sister, Marilyn Johnson, preceded her in death.
Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 24, at Mitchell Presbyterian Church with Pastor Byron Buker officiating. A luncheon will follow. Private burial will be held at Mitchell Cemetery.
Lorraine will be greatly missed, but will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Memorial Gifts: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services and IU Health Hospice
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
