Audrey LaVonne (Adler) Borgen

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Tuesday, January 26, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Age:
82 years old

Visitation

Date: Tuesday September 24, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Second Visitation

Date: Wednesday September 25, 2019
Time: 10:00 am

Location: Bethel Lutheran Church [ view map ]

Memorial Service

Date: Wednesday September 25, 2019
Time: 11:00 am

Location: Bethel Lutheran Church [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Chatfield Cemetery

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Tuesday, January 26, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Age:
82 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Tuesday, January 26, 1937
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Age:
82 years old

Audrey LaVonne (Adler) Borgen

Audrey Borgen, 82, of Rochester, MN died Thursday, September 12, 2019.  Audrey was born January 26, 1937 in Millville, MN to Lauren and Mildred (Greeter) Adler.

She graduated from Rochester High School in 1955.  On January 16, 1960, she married Palmer Borgen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN.  They made their home in Chatfield, MN until 2005, when they moved to Rochester, MN.  Audrey was co-owner of Borgen Oil Company, Inc. and Borgy’s Amoco Food Shop and owner of Empty Nest Gifts in Chatfield, MN.

Audrey is survived by her beloved husband, Palmer; son, Garry (Colette) of Rochester, MN; three daughters, Laurie (Jim) Borowick of Minnetrista, MN; Polly (Mark) Lien of Chatfield, MN; and Dawn (Mike) Skalecki of Savage, MN; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.  She is preceded in death by one sister, six brothers and two grandchildren.

Audrey loved traveling and dancing through life with Palmer, spending quality time with their children and grandchildren and watching the Minnesota Twins.  She had a heart of service and lived this out by serving in her church, her community and volunteering at Mayo Clinic.

The funeral service for Audrey will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN with Pastor Norman Wahl officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be at the Chatfield Cemetery in Chatfield, MN

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association or to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Condolences

The family of Audrey LaVonne (Adler) Borgen has received the following condolences.

Palmer and family,


We just learned of Audrey’s death. Know of our thoughts and prayers . May they be a source of strength and hope for you. She was a light in this world and will be missed. 


Our sympathy,


Louise, David and Antonio Stemp

Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family.  We wish we were able to be at the service today.

Palmer and family,


We are sad to hear of the passing of Audrey. We have wonderful memories of her. What a beautiful person inside and out.


We send our sympathy. We pray You feel the love of family and friends and the peace and strength our God gives us.


 Be at peace


Dean and Linda Krambeer 

Thoughtful, caring civic volunteer, well liked veteran Mayo volunteer, and all around good neighbor.

Sending my sympathy to you Palmer and to your family for the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, Grandmother, and friend of many.  

You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. We think of you often. 


Richard and Winifred Unnasch 

I'm so very sorry to hear of Audrey's passing.  She was such a delightful woman, and will be missed by many, including me.


 


May you rest in peace, Audrey.


 


Leslie Gaska

Borgen Family,


Our sympathy on the loss of dear Audrey.  We will remember a wonderful and caring woman always.


Tom and Shelly Olson

Dearest Palmer, Gary, Laurie, Polly, Dawn and family -


We are so incredibly saddened to hear of your loss. Audrey was a much loved bright light to all who had the pleasure to know and interact with her. She will be missed greatly. Our sincerest sympathies and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time.


Much love - 


The Hanson Family


(John, Marlyn, Craig and Teresa)

Palmer, 


My heart goes out to you and your family. My prayers are with you and your family. I know how much you loved your wife and how much she meant to you.  Please take care and let me know if I can help with anything.   Habibo Haji

Palmer, I send you my deepest condolences.  You and your kids and grandkids are in my prayers. I know you are going to miss her. Blessings to each of you.

Our sincere sympathy.  The years of memories that you have shared will keep her alive in your hearts forever.


 

Palmer and family,  We were so sad to hear of Audrey’s death. Palmer, you and Audrey were the kindest people ever.  The memory of you two inviting us to your home after church when we were young kids new to the Chatfield community will always a favorite of ours.  And every time we bumped in to you we could always count on both of you for a warm greeting and a good laugh  


   Our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Dick and Carol Kivimagi 

So sorry to hear of Audrey's passing. She was a great friend and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayer to you all.

My sincere condolences to Audrey’s family. Cherish your wonderful memories.

Dear Palmer and Borgen family,


We were so sad to hear of Audreys passing.  We have such wonderful memories of Audrey.  She was a very special person and will surely be missed by all who knew her.


Our thoughts are with you and your family.


Love,,


Dan and Laurie Ellis

Audrey became my aunt when I married Tom and I have considered myself very lucky to have had her in my life as an aunt in law. I will miss seeing that twinkle in her eye and the cute sometimes naughty things she would whisper in my ear! We all are better people for knowing her and feeling her love! Palmer and family - please know I have been thinking of you - hugs to you all.  Dorle

Palmer I was so sorry to hear of Audrey’s passing.   I will not be able to attend the services as I am in London helping with my granddaughters following Jamie’s surgery but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Take care.  Love to all, Sharon

Palmer and Family   


i have many fond memories of Audrey. She made the best cookies. I will be thinking and praying for you all. Hugs and blessings 


  Jodie Irish Bosma

My deepest sympathy to the family.  Prayers for you all.