Lorraine  J. Adler age 84 of Griffith passed away on Sunday June 25, 2017 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Gary, IN to Joseph and Jennie Idzior on August 19, 1932.   Lorraine is survived by her devoted sister and best friend Charlotte Robinson whom she shared a home with for 29 years.  Also surviving are her loving children:  Jean (Tim) Rutledge, Robert (Patricia) Adler and  Lynn  (Tom) Kitzmiller,  grandchildren:  Emily (Mike) ODonnell, and their children  Breanna and Natalie, Julie (Eric) Cordell and their children Elaine, Evan and Eleanor, Michael Rutledge, Daniel Adler, Brittany (Steve) Dowd, Mathew Kitzmiller and Ashley Kitzmiller who was her doting caregiver, sister-in-law  Dorothy Idzior, cousins Rudy (Alberta) Doege and Scott (Yvonne) Doege,  special nieces Gail (Steve) Borders and Cindy (Joe) Appel, great niece and nephews Lori (Andy) Bonnell and their son Jaxson, Jim (Abby) Borders, Chris (Trish) Appel and their children Riley and Lucas. Many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Idzior, brother-in-law James Robinson, former husband Robert Adler and her life long friend Dorothy Willsey.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 29, 2017 at 10:00 am at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Avenue in Griffith.

Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.

Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday June 28, 2017 from 3-8:00 pm at White Funeral Home.

Lorraine was the best mom, grandma and aunt anyone could be blessed with.  She was a kindhearted women who was always there to help anyone with anything.  She will be deeply missed and leaves us with many cherished memories.  The loves of her life were her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her great great nephew.  Their visits would put a smile on her face and light up her day.

Lorraine retired from the Griffith Public School System.  She was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Griffith.

For information please call White Funeral Home at 219-924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com