Lorraine "Lori" Nichols, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away March 31, 2025.  Lori was born December 8, 1940 in Berwyn, IL, to Anton and Blanche (Kotrba) Turek.

The family moved to Albert City, Iowa when she was 8.  Lori worked in the family hardware store as a bookkeeper while in high school.  She graduated high school in 1958 in Albert City, where she was active in the band.

Lori then moved to Minneapolis, MN and worked for Honeywell as a secretary.

She retired from the State of Missouri - Division of Workers Compensation in St. Joseph.

Survivors include a daughter Patricia Clark (David); grandchildren, Jason Clark (Amanda), Stephanie Dooley (Troy), Josie Clark; great-grandchildren, Nathan Clark (Cierra), Meredith Clark (Mason), Ella Clark, Ottie Dooley, Carman Dooley, Norma Dooley; great-great-grandchildren Maghnus and Mckittrick McCoy; sister Margaret Hart, brother Anthony Turek (Leslie) and dear friend Marsha Wiedmaier.

Lori loved to travel and play cards with her dear friend Marsha.  She also loved dogs and cats.

Memorials may be made to the Friends of the Animal Shelter.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.