1964
Laura
2015
Laura Knudsen
November 17, 1964 — January 26, 2015
Funeral Services for Laura "Lori" L. Knudsen, of Clarks Grove will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at New Life Christian Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend Vern Harris will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church. Laura was born on November 17, 1964, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Magdalena "Maggie" (Noordhoek) Dunford. The family moved to Twin Lakes, Minnesota, and Laura graduated from Albert Lea High School with the class of 1983. She completed cosmetology school in Austin, MN. Throughout her life Laura had worked in cosmetology, at Plymouth Shoe Store, and had done some photography, but her heart was in being a mom to her kids. Laura was always with you in the moment and had perfected the fine art of listening. She found joy in the simplest things, and gardening, riding a bike and taking nature walks
were among her favorites. Laura was an awesome cook, loved shopping and enjoyed caring for her beloved puppy dogs. She held those in her family close and loved family time. Her daily visits with her sister on the phone about life and faith were cherished by Laura and her sister alike. She was an integral part of the faith community at New Life Christian Church in Albert Lea. Laura died on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester. She was 50. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Reid Knudsen; her children : Jordan, Alysha and Brianna Knudsen; her brothers Randy (Brenda) Dunford of Walters, MN, Richard Dunford of Medford, MN
her sister: Lynn (Tom) Mansager of Hollandale, MN, mother-in-law Harriet Knudsen of Albert Lea,
sisters-in-law: Jan (Les) Coe of Alton, IA, and Linda Knudsen of Albert Lea; several aunts, uncles, nieces
nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her step-father Anthony Kochis, brother Ronald Dunford, sister-in-law Kay Knudsen, brother-in-law Brian Knudsen and father-in-law Holger "Buzz" Knudsen. Laura will be remembered for her kind heart, always giving, never saying no. She was a woman of very strong faith and had a gift of connecting her heart to others. She will be lovingly missed.
were among her favorites. Laura was an awesome cook, loved shopping and enjoyed caring for her beloved puppy dogs. She held those in her family close and loved family time. Her daily visits with her sister on the phone about life and faith were cherished by Laura and her sister alike. She was an integral part of the faith community at New Life Christian Church in Albert Lea. Laura died on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester. She was 50. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Reid Knudsen; her children : Jordan, Alysha and Brianna Knudsen; her brothers Randy (Brenda) Dunford of Walters, MN, Richard Dunford of Medford, MN
her sister: Lynn (Tom) Mansager of Hollandale, MN, mother-in-law Harriet Knudsen of Albert Lea,
sisters-in-law: Jan (Les) Coe of Alton, IA, and Linda Knudsen of Albert Lea; several aunts, uncles, nieces
nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her step-father Anthony Kochis, brother Ronald Dunford, sister-in-law Kay Knudsen, brother-in-law Brian Knudsen and father-in-law Holger "Buzz" Knudsen. Laura will be remembered for her kind heart, always giving, never saying no. She was a woman of very strong faith and had a gift of connecting her heart to others. She will be lovingly missed.
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