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Lorraine Mae
O'Rourke
Sep 23, 1953 — Nov 12, 2025
Lorraine Mae O'Rourke, 72, of De Leon, passed from this life November 12, 2025, in Ft. Worth. She was born September 23, 1953, in Long Island, NY to John Hertlein and Dorothy Souza Hertlein.
Lorraine was raised in Bellport, Long Island, NY, and moved to De Leon in 2016. She was employed with Saint-Gobain in Stephenville. Lorraine's greatest joy in life was her family. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and travelling. She was a selfless mother, doting grandmother, and loyal friend to many. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her three sons, Barry Gatta and wife, Sarah, Chris Gatta and wife, Devin, and Eddie Parker and wife, April; grandchildren, Madison, Brooklynn, Victor, Nicholas, Alexis, Christopher, Tanith and Niamh; great-grandchild, Khalani; brothers, John D. Hertlein and Daniel Hertlein; sisters, Cheryl Piro and husband, John, Dorothy Hertlein, and Patricia Scott and husband, Daniel; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and other extended family. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Michael O'Rourke; parents, John and Dorothy Hertlein, and sisters, Linda Polizzi and Dianna Perry.
Lorraine's family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 3-5:00 p.m. at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home.
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