In loving memory of

Lorraine E. Aschinger
November 4, 1929 - September 2, 2019

Lorraine Emma Aschinger was born November 4, 1929, in Schleswig, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Hilda Gregosches Schneller. She passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa, at the age of eighty-nine.
Lorraine was baptized in Christ and was later confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She was united in marriage September 14, 1948, to John Fineran and the couple settled in Deloit and then moved to Denison in the early 1950's, the family moved to a farm outside of Deloit in 1963.
She was employed at World Wide Meats in Denison in the 1970's for two years. Because of her love for cooking, she purchased the Community Caf and operated it until selling it in the late 1980's. She also was employed at Cronk’s Caf for a time. On February 14, 1986, Lorraine was united in marriage with Marlin Aschinger and the couple made their home in Deloit. She became a resident of Eventide and then of Denison Care Center in 2015.
Attending dances and dancing with her husband to polkas and waltzes provided many hours of pleasure for her as did listening to Lawrence Welk. Traveling was also enjoyable for her especially going to Alaska, Niagra Falls, Martha’s Vineyard and traveling with John to Seattle by train. Her son, Dennis, took her to Florida which was a special time for her. Marlin and Lorraine also enjoyed going to flea markets. She loved playing bingo, hunting mushrooms, making cloth rugs, crocheting and quilting. Decorating wedding cakes was also one of Lorraine’s talents including one that served 600 people. She was a big fan of the Kansas City Royals.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, John Fineran and Marlin Aschinger; daughter-in-law, Shirley Fineran; son-in-law, Les Campbell; one sister, Delores Dohse and her husband, Reed; and one brother, Henry Schneller. She is survived by: two sons, Dennis Fineran of Denison and Steve Fineran of Deloit; one daughter, Deanna Campbell of Deloit; four stepchildren, Brenda (Dale) Schniker of Woodland Park, Colorado, Beverly (Micol) Maughan of Forest Grove, Oregon, John (Sharon) Aschinger of Oskaloosa, Iowa and Jerome Aschinger of Westside, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Tracie (Karen), Melissa (Angie) and Pat Fineran and Heather Curnyn all of Denison, Iowa, Wendie (Nick) Cadwell of Earling, Iowa, Chris Fineran of Kansas City, Missouri, Paige Eastin (Ben Humphrey)and Connor Fineran of Des Moines; ten great-grandchildren, Travis (Heather), Michaela, Logan, Mersadees, Samantha, Landon, Elijah, Hayden, Lane and Ella; seventeen step-grandchildren: Russell (Robyn) Maughan of Sherwood, Oregon, Natasha (Eric) Gwatney of Largo, Florida, Danielle (Jesse), Ashley Schnitker of Denver, Colorado, Jacob (Chelsea) Schnitker of Phoenix, Arizona and Carly, MaKenna and Shayne Aschinger of Carroll, Iowa, Mindy (Jacob) Griffin, Ashley (Trent) Kerr and Brenda Doty all of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Victory of Westside, Iowa, Stephanie of Omaha, Nebraska, Leonard of Cactus, Texas, Cathy of Westside, Iowa, Trent of Vail, Iowa, and Tammy of Indiana; one sister, Emmy Lou (Kay) McComb of Vail, Iowa; two brothers, Ronald (Dorothy) Schneller of Clinton, Iowa and Robert (Myrna) Schneller of Ft. Myers, Florida; one sister-in-law, Patricia Schneller of Ft. Myers, Florida; and very special friend, Jackie; other relatives and friends.

Tributes

Bill & Pat Wendt wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lorraine E. Aschinger"

Sara Broome wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lorraine E. Aschinger"

DOROTHY WILLIAMSON wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Thoughts and prayers for family"

Pam Sebring wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"So very sorry for your loss. Lorraine was a very special lady to many and I will miss her sweet smile and cute laugh. I will keep you all in my prayers."

Mel Fineran wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"My best memories are with Grandma La is going to the Community Cafe after school each day. Love and miss you so much"

Cindy Mcgee wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lorraine E. Aschinger"

Kim Korwes wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Prayers to the family."

Jessica wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Prayers to the family. She will definitely be missed around here :heartpulse::sparkling_heart:"

karen casperson, Bobbi jo and Kay. wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Thinking of all of you at this time."

Linnae H. wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"I will always cherish the memories I have of this awesome lady while working at Joanie's in Deloit. My deepest sympathy to her family."

nancy werneburg wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lorraine E. Aschinger"

Bill and Vicki Lyman wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lorraine E. Aschinger"

Laurie Meyer wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lorraine E. Aschinger"

Jerry Boger wrote on Jan 13, 2021:

"Lit a candle in memory of Lorraine E. Aschinger"

Shannon Walters wrote on Sep 23, 2019:

"I just saw that Lorraine passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. I enjoyed visiting with Lorraine on a regular basis when we worked at WESCO together. Shannon Walters"

Judy Meyer wrote on Sep 11, 2019:

"Aunt Lorraine was a wonderful lady. And she made the best coconut cream pie ever. Sympathy to you all"

Jim O'Neill & Family wrote on Sep 6, 2019:

"I worked for Lorraine for a short while at the Community Caf, she was a kind woman. Blessings to you Denny and your extended family."

Jan Eggers wrote on Sep 5, 2019:

"So sorry for your loss! Lorraine was a very kind and lovely lady. God bless her. May I add an awesome baker. :two_hearts:"

Sara Broome wrote on Sep 5, 2019:

"Lorraine hired me to work at the Community Cafe when I was 18 yrs old. She was a great boss and a wonderful person. She made my wedding cake for me when I go married. She was very special!"