Lorraine V. (Wallace) Eyink

Lorraine V. Eyink, 71, of Van Wert, passed at 12:35 PM Saturday, April 22, 2017 surrounded by her family in the ICU of Van Wert Co, Hospital.  She was born March 14, 1946, in Cincinnati, to the late Alfred L. and Aldona V. (Brown) Wallace.  She married the love of her life, John J. Eyink, Sr. in 1974.  He preceded her in death on December 14, 1993.

Surviving are her children John J. Eyink, Jr. and Marcy L. (James N.) Collins - granddaughters Sydney R. Collins and McKenzie D. Collins all of Van Wert.

Lorraine was a 1964 graduate of Ohio City Liberty High School.  She continued her education at Ohio State Beauty Academy in Lima.  For several years she worked as a stylist owning her own beauty shop in Celina.  After her children were born she was a stay-at-home mom for several years.  During this time she developed an interest in gardening, growing fruits and vegetables.  Eventually she turned this into a business selling strawberries and vegetables.  She also developed an interest in antiques attending local auctions with her husband and friends.  Antiques became a passion, buying and collecting and later selling.  For over 36 years she operated a lucrative antique business, dealing in antique malls throughout the midwest and owning her own shop in Van Wert for a time.  Lorraine was a loving mother and cherished her time spent with family as well.

A Private Memorial Service will be held at Brickner Funeral Home to celebrate her life with just immediate family present.

Preferred memorials would be to the American Cancer Society.