Lorayne Baldwin Otto
Age 95, passed away April 25, 2025. She was born November 23, 1929, in Lansing, to Gilbert and Harriett (Baldwin) Puffer, Sr. Lorayne was a devoted member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, where she served for many years on: MOPS, Faith Alive, OSL, Altar Guild, and Senior Luncheon Group. Lorayne loved to paint, and spend time with her family at their cottage on Lake Michigan.
She is survived by her daughters, Luanne (Mark) Stilwell and Lorie (Keith) Krebs; daughters-in-law, Nancy Otto and Carol Otto; grandchildren, Jennifer Sunderlin, Heather (Andrew) Tracy, Krista (Jordan) Howard, Melissa (Brandon) Creamer, Leeanne (Andrew) Sanders, Rochelle (Michel) Kueppers, Kenneth (Antonette) Krebs, Natalie Otto-Solace, and Delanie (Jake) Wellman; 19 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; a brother G.A. (Beverly) Puffer Jr., and sister Lauralyn Gray.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years Richard “Dick” Otto, sons, Richard Otto, Jr., and Paul Otto, and a sister Lavonne Davenport.
Loraynes’s family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St, Lansing, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd., Lansing, with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Region Community Foundation Richard and Lorayne Scholarship or St. Peter’s By-The-Lake Episcopal Church. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.EstesLeadley.com.
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Nancy Carr
April 27, 2025 at 3:06 pmLorie and Family
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Mrs Otto was an amazing woman. I will never forget playing Scrabble with her. She was a formidable opponent. May your wonderful memories bring you peace. Nancy
Lorie Krebs
April 29, 2025 at 8:52 amThank you Nancy! That was a lot of fun and a wonderful memory!
Janice K Swiggum Townsend
April 27, 2025 at 3:14 pmThank you Mrs Otto for always welcoming us “girls” into your home. You were a regal woman of God. Your faith and love had an beautiful impact all who knew you. Blessing of peace and comfort to your family as they say goodbye. Love you Lorie Jo
Lorie Krebs
April 29, 2025 at 8:53 amThank you Janny!
Candy Kondos
April 27, 2025 at 5:08 pmMy Aunt Lorayne was a caring, loving
Christian who helped me in so many ways and strengthened my faith. She touched so many lives and leaves
a hole where she was in our hearts.
Thank goodness I will see her again in heaven.
Lorie Krebs
April 29, 2025 at 8:53 amThank you Candy!
Mary S Johnson
April 27, 2025 at 6:06 pmMay you rest in peace dear, sweet Aunt Lorayne. I have such fond memories of you over the years. Our Thanksgivings when you made the most delicious pies. Also, your strong faith was something that I always cherished.
With sincere love and God’s continued blessings,
Mary Otto Johnson
Lorie Krebs
April 29, 2025 at 8:54 amThank you Mary1
Barb Good
April 28, 2025 at 10:50 amMy thoughts and prayers to all of your family! Your parents were very special people and I know that they are happy to be reunited. Your dad worked with mine in Lima and I used to babysit for you kids! So very sorry for your loss,Bunny (Barb Danby Good)
Lorie Krebs
April 29, 2025 at 8:56 amThank you Bunny and we loved you as a babysitter!
Heidi Glowacki
April 29, 2025 at 2:46 pmI’ll never forget Mrs. Otto, knew her since 7th grade. She was always so kind and caring for all of Lorie’s friends and we were welcome in any of their homes. I know she will be greatly missed, especially by her extended, very large family! I have such joy and peace knowing she is reunited with her husband, Mr. Otto, Paul and Richard. Such a special gift from God. My prayers to all of you, especially you, my dear friend Lorie.
David Byers
April 29, 2025 at 10:04 pmMy profound condolences for your family’s loss. I enjoyed working with Lorayne (and Dick) over the many, many decades that I knew them both. I know my wife, Janie, really enjoyed doing prayer ministry with her, and my daughter, Sandy, told me about how much she learned from her. May she rest in that place where there is no pain, but life everlasting. Blessings!
Joyce Sherbrook-Grassa
April 30, 2025 at 4:30 pmLorie & Family,
May all the wonderful memories you have of your Mother carry you thru the painful days ahead. I know one thing for sure, she raised a wonderful & caring daughter. Lorie, you will be on thoughts & prayers & know that I care.
Judy Suda
May 1, 2025 at 12:38 amSo sorry to hear about your mother / grandmother. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. I’m really glad and been blessed to know Ms. Otto.