Lorraine Podraza, longtime resident of Park Ridge; retired secretary in the School District #64 Administrative Building, at rest Nov. 8, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Paul; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews; cherished friend of many. Lorraine enjoyed reading, cooking, baking and gardening. Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. at St. Juliana Church. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.