Lorraine C. Strausser, Loving wife of the late Charles. Devoted mother of Sheila Severino and Nancy (Thomas) Ciecko. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Katherine and David. Dear sister of the late Joan Sparling. Funeral service will be held at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (north at 76th Ave.,) Elmwood Park at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 26, 2012. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Illinois 5061 North Pulaski, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois 60630. For information please call The Elms at 708-453-1234