Lorraine (Lysne) Guttu, 91, of Pembina, ND, passed away from congestive heart failure December 5, 2019 in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by her family that loved her beyond measure. Lorraine was born January 7, 1928 in East Grand Forks, MN, the eldest daughter of eight to Conrad and Blanche Lysne.

Lorraine was raised and educated in Crookston, MN, where her parents owned and operated their family business. She graduated from the Cathedral School and after graduation, worked for a bank. One evening, she met George Guttu and the two fell in love. On September 25, 1948, they married and would go on to spend almost 65 years together until George passed away in 2013.

The spring of 1952 brought them to Wahpeton, ND where George attended college. In 1954, George's work with the United States Border Patrol brought them to the southern border where they lived for seven years before moving to Columbus, ND. In 1966, Lorraine and George, their six children, a cage full of bunnies, and a German shepherd, traveled in a snow storm to Pembina, ND where they established their roots in a community they came to love.

Lorraine was devoted to her family, friends, community and especially her faith. She was an active member of the Assumption Catholic Church Altar Society which included baking and serving for functions at the Church. She gladly shared in the duties of maintaining the Church, including cleaning and pressing the altar linens every week for over 45 years. She enjoyed being a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #77 as well as working two separate jobs outside of the home. She was a lifetime student, always teaching herself new things. She sewed and stitched clothing for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, not to mention countless others.

She took great joy in tending her beautiful flower gardens around their home, canning the harvest of George's garden and baking cookies and pies that could be shared anytime of the day.

Lorraine was a vibrant soul, one who lit up the room whenever she entered. She liked all types of music and loved to dance. She had a passion for art, painting to her heart's content while creating beautiful pieces that decorated her home and those of others.

Once retired, Lorraine and George explored the United States while visiting friends and family. In addition, they enjoyed worldly travels with family members including trips to Italy, France, and Ireland. Lorraine had an adventurous spirit and at the young age of 86, she climbed to the top of Blarney Castle, awaited her turn, leaned backwards and kissed the Blarney Stone.

Lorraine is survived by six children: Michelle (Michael) Schumacher, Grand Forks, ND; Jeff (Cathy) Guttu, Green Bay, WI; Michael (Carol) Guttu, Kerrville, TX; James (Jennifer) Guttu, Pembina, ND; Connie (Linn) Hodgson and Marica (David) Wilkie, Grand Forks, ND; brothers, Howard (Gigi) Lysne, Evergreen, CO and Myron (Karen) Lysne, Palm Desert, CA; sisters, Connie Chase, LaPine, OR; Joann Gagnon, Apple Valley, MN and Suzie (Tom) Nomis, Green River, WY; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George, her parents, and siblings Michael Lysne and Geri Psick.

Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Pembina, ND followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Calvary South Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.