Lorraine M. Klein
Tuesday, April 30, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, September 13, 2013
Age:
84 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday September 16, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday September 17, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Tuesday September 17, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Tuesday, April 30, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, September 13, 2013
Age:
84 years old
Tuesday, April 30, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, September 13, 2013
Age:
84 years old
Lorraine M. Klein
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held for Lorraine M. “Lori” Klein at 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, September 16, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass.
Mrs. Klein, 84, died on September 13, 2013 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Lorraine M. Bena was born April 30, 1929 in Park River, ND. She graduated from high school in Park River and then moved to Chicago, IL where she did secretarial work at the Illinois State Nurses Association, Zonta International, the National 4-H Headquarters, and the Illinois Central Railroad. In 1951, she returned to North Dakota where she was employed by the Farmers Home Administration. On June 27, 1953, she married Gideon Klein and they lived in Fargo, ND, Alexandria, MN and Waterloo, IA before settling in Rochester in 1961. In 1974, she and her husband opened Klein’s Luggage and Leather Store and were in business there until 1991.
Survivors include her husband Gideon, three sons, Gary (Candy) and Bill (Jeanne) of Rochester, Joseph (Holly) of Minnetonka, MN two daughters, Mary Kay (Dave) Utzinger of Otsego, MN and Carol (Mike) Lane of Minneapolis, MN, nine grandchildren, and three sisters, Irene (Bart) Hankey of Park River, ND, Kathryn (Jim) Hayden of Crystal Lake, IL, and JoAnne (Bill) Pierce of Canton, CT. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
Music was an important part of Lorraine’s life. She sang with several different music groups throughout her younger life, and was a long-time member of the choir at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. She enjoyed sports, especially those that her grandchildren participated in, and Minnesota Gopher Basketball.
Memorials are suggested to Season’s Hospice of Rochester or the American Lung Association.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Lorraine M. Klein has received the following condolences.
My condolences to the Klein family, who were wonderful neighbors to have grown up with. My heart is saddened for our earthly loss, but there is much joy in heaven. Peace, and the grace of our Father be upon you all at this time, and for time eternal.
She had the most beautiful spirit. My heart and prayers are with the entire Klein family. Our neighbor, and friends throughout the ages. Be comforted to know her suffering is no more. She is in His loving care, released from this earthly life. Someday, we shall meet again.
Dear Gary, Candy & family,
My very deepest sympathy to all of you. Hard to lose a loving parent. I'm sure you each have very special memories shared with her; hold tight to those and it will help to fill the void you now feel without her presence. Know she now rests in peace in a much better place.
Love & friendship,
Lois
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Hugs to all,
Brenda Tieman
Dear Kiki and Family,
With heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May you feel the comfort of loving support these days.
love,
Cathy and Tom