Lorraine Migl Sengelmann, 79, of Hallettsville, passed away July 30, 2009. She was born on January 27, 1930 to Frank A. & Paulina Raindl Migl in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Alex C. Sengelmann Jr. on June 1, 1968 in Schulenburg. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Lorraine was a compassionate individual. She spent much of her time caring for her father and her brother, Willie Joe. In the later years, she nurtured her pet cat, Tiger. She loved the performer Elvis along with the television shows, Matlock, Cops, In the Heat of the Night, and Street Patrol. Aunt Lorraine was also a very talented at needlework and was generous at sharing her beautifully finished pieces. She will always be remembered for her kindness and sincerity.

Lorraine is survived by: 2 brothers, Frankie A. Migl of Shiner, and Jerry Paul Migl of Hallettsville; sister Mary Fishbeck of Moulton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lorraine was preceded in death by: her husband Alex; parents; 3 brothers, William "Willie Joe" Migl, George Migl, and Alfred Migl; and 3 sisters, Viola Cocek, Janie Irene Charrier, and Lillie Marie Tesch

Funeral Mass: 11:30 am, Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation: 3:30 pm, Sunday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Rosary: 6 pm, Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Rev. Michael Rother. Pallbearers: Ed Biehunko Jr., Daniel "D.J." Doran, George Migl Jr., David Targac, Donnie Targac, and Scott Targac. Honorary Pallbearers: all the nieces and nephews. Burial: Hallettsville City Cemetery.