BATNER, Lorraine M., age 86, formerly of Duluth, MN, longtime resident of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Anna Marie Parson; brothers, Arnold and Gerrald Parson, and husband, John Stephen Batner. Lorraine is survived by her son, David Scott (Lisa) Batner; daughter, Kimberly Ann (Mark) Cartwright; siblings, Sandra (Richard) Walters, Joanna (Denis) Dartt, and Albert (Violet) Parson; and grandchildren, Derek (Katie), Colton, Cassady, and Kylee Batner, and Ashley, Michael, and Tyler Ross. She retired from DESC Defense Electronic Supply Center after 42 years of service. Member of DESC 25 Year Club. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, full of spirit, ambition, and love for her family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Church of the Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Lane, Centerville. Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, August 31, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering.