Lorraine Adair Soderman Branting age 101, passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2020, of natural causes, having lived a whole century of a beautiful life.  Lorraine was born Nov. 22, 1918 in North Platte, NE to Ambrose and Mable Carlson Soderman.  Lorraine lived all but 2 years of her life in, or close to, North Platte, NE.  She went to country schools and graduated from North Platte, High School in 1938.  Lorraine married Harlan Branting, Nov 20, 1943, in Ogallala, NE.  They made their home on a farm south of North Platte where they lived until 1996.  Then they sold their farm and moved into town.

Lorraine and Harlan were members of The First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Lorraine enjoyed her years on the farm, and loved to go fishing with Harlan.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Harlan who died April 3, 2011 at age 100; brother, Keaton Soderman; sister, Joanne Soderman; and niece, Sharon Soderman.

Survivors include good friends, Dorothy & Clark Brown, her loving and devoted caregiver Gayle Roundy, Pete & Isabelle Volden; nieces & nephews; the Tobiasson Family; and friends and neighbors.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Reverend Arnold Flater officiating. Services will be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19. The service will be streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page for those that cannot attend.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at www.carpentermemoiral.com . Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Thanks and Love to All.