LoriAlice Berger, 63, passed away on Oct. 28 at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, after a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 24, 1959, in Weimer, the daughter of Robert Mica and Juanita (Smith) Benzer. Lori graduated from Flatonia High School in 1978, as an active member of the school’s marching band, golf team and Future Farmers of America. Following graduation, she dedicated her life to her family, several successful local businesses, her community, and public service; she called Flatonia home for 63 years. Lori was honored to serve as a member of the Flatonia City Council and to serve as Mayor of Flatonia from 1998 to 2006. Lori also served on the boards of Fayette Memorial Hospital, and St. Mark’s Medical Center. She was co-chair of Flatonia Czhilispiel and parade marshal of Czhilispiel 47. She was a member of the Flatonia ISD Education Foundation and Flatonia Chamber of Commerce. She was co-owner of Smith Farms, Incorporated in Flatonia. She was also the previous co-owner of the Wishing Well and, more recently, the Wine Haus restaurant on Main Street. She worshipped at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia.