Lorraine "Tootse" Yvonne (Antonson) Wisniewski, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 in her home. Lorraine was born in Turtle Lake, WI on August 4, 1937 to Ivan and Helga Antonson.

Lorraine graduated from Central High School in Duluth, MN in 1955. She trained for and worked as a legal secretary for Equifax in Duluth for many years before retiring in 1987 to spend more time with her husband, John, and family.

She loved getting her family all together for time at the cabin, especially the 4th of July. Gardening was a passion and relaxation for her. She loved having people over for coffee and showing off her gardens. Lorraine was most proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Lorraine's heart was broken when her husband of 46 years, John, passed away in July 2005. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Stig, Boe (Joanie) and Roy (Marian); sister-in-law, (MaryLou); daughter-in-law, Cathy; and life-long best friend, Diantha.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Kim, Jon (Shelly), and Jim; grandchildren, Joseph (Jackie), Bronson (Stephanie), Amy (Matt), David (Jill), Cherie and Holly; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Mackenzie, Parker, Penelope, Sawyer, Solomon, Harrison, Peyton and Aylette; siblings, Roger (Ella) and Bruce (Kathy); sister-in-law, Jane; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation to be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, August 28th at Salem Lutheran Church, 4715 Hermantown Rd, with Memorial Service at 12:30 PM and reception to follow. Interment at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery with her beloved John.