1924
Lorraine
2016
Lorraine Christensen
July 10, 1924 — February 16, 2016
Lorraine Christensen, age 91 passed away peacefully on February 16, 2016 surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday, February 18 at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. The Reverend John Holt will officiate. Friends may visit with family one hour prior to the service at the church.
Lorraine was born July 10, 1924 to Elmer and Ovedia Matthies in Albert Lea, MN. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1943. On May 5, 1945 Lorraine was united in marriage to Howard Christensen. Together, they raised two children: Nancy and David. She was a lifelong member of First Lutheran and especially enjoyed participating in choir where she sang for 32 years. She enjoyed family, including her four legged grand dogs and cats. Her life was enriched with many dear friends with whom she enjoyed golf, tennis, and entertaining. She enjoyed travel and meeting people. She lived a full and wonderful life.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Grothe of Deephaven, MN and son David and his wife Rachel of Albert Lea, MN; cousin, Crystal Ferley; nieces; nephews; special friend and caregiver Gloria Cerda; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; and sister, Adeline "Cissy" Carpenter.
In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Peace and Power, First Lutheran Church Music Department, or Freeborn County Humane Society.
Lorraine was born July 10, 1924 to Elmer and Ovedia Matthies in Albert Lea, MN. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1943. On May 5, 1945 Lorraine was united in marriage to Howard Christensen. Together, they raised two children: Nancy and David. She was a lifelong member of First Lutheran and especially enjoyed participating in choir where she sang for 32 years. She enjoyed family, including her four legged grand dogs and cats. Her life was enriched with many dear friends with whom she enjoyed golf, tennis, and entertaining. She enjoyed travel and meeting people. She lived a full and wonderful life.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Grothe of Deephaven, MN and son David and his wife Rachel of Albert Lea, MN; cousin, Crystal Ferley; nieces; nephews; special friend and caregiver Gloria Cerda; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; and sister, Adeline "Cissy" Carpenter.
In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Peace and Power, First Lutheran Church Music Department, or Freeborn County Humane Society.
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