She was born March 14, 1928, in Minot, N.D., to Harry and Esther (Stromberg) Johnson. On October 11, 1949, she married Andrew Myhre in New Rockford, N.D. Together they farmed and raised their family in the Wilmington area until 1976, when they moved to Caledonia. On June 27, 1993, Andrew preceded Lorraine in death. Lorraine was a hardworking farm wife and fastidious housekeeper. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved music and always enjoyed sharing a good laugh. Lorraine loved the holidays and any excuse to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include six children, Charles of Spring Grove, Minn., Darlene (Lyle) Brown of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Judy (Marvin) Beardmore of Dorchester, Iowa, Les (Mary) of Mabel, Minn., Elaine (Tony) Grohman of Caledonia, Minn., and Dale of Rushford, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harry (Carol) Johnson of Jamestown, N.D., and Raymond Johnson of Rushford, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Ruth Johnson of Jamestown, N.D.; many nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Delores Russert of Caledonia, Minn., and Colleen Wicks of Waukon, Iowa.
In addition to her husband, Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; one great-grandson, Andrew Myhre; twin sisters in infancy; one sister, Alvina (Marcelles) Qualy; and two brothers, Dilmus and Dallas Johnson.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia. Rev. Steven E. Meyer will officiate. After a time of food and fellowship, burial will follow in Wilmington Cemetery. Friends may call at Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home, 518 West Main St., Caledonia, on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
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Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home
Caledonia, Minnesota
She was born March 14, 1928, in Minot, N.D., to Harry and Esther (Stromberg) Johnson. On October 11, 1949, she married Andrew Myhre in New Rockford, N.D. Together they farmed and raised their family in the Wilmington area until 1976, when they moved to Caledonia. On June 27, 1993, Andrew preceded Lorraine in death. Lorraine was a hardworking farm wife and fastidious housekeeper. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved music and always enjoyed sharing a good laugh. Lorraine loved the holidays and any excuse to see her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include six children, Charles of Spring Grove, Minn., Darlene (Lyle) Brown of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Judy (Marvin) Beardmore of Dorchester, Iowa, Les (Mary) of Mabel, Minn., Elaine (Tony) Grohman of Caledonia, Minn., and Dale of Rushford, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harry (Carol) Johnson of Jamestown, N.D., and Raymond Johnson of Rushford, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Ruth Johnson of Jamestown, N.D.; many nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Delores Russert of Caledonia, Minn., and Colleen Wicks of Waukon, Iowa.
In addition to her husband, Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; one great-grandson, Andrew Myhre; twin sisters in infancy; one sister, Alvina (Marcelles) Qualy; and two brothers, Dilmus and Dallas Johnson.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia. Rev. Steven E. Meyer will officiate. After a time of food and fellowship, burial will follow in Wilmington Cemetery. Friends may call at Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home, 518 West Main St., Caledonia, on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Note: Obituary came from the,
Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home
Caledonia, Minnesota
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