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Lorraine I.

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October 28, 1921 – December 29, 2014

Obituary

Lorraine Inez Lee, 93, of Kenyon, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. She was born October 28, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Knute and Anna (Gjesme) Leidahl. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School, and enjoyed 10 years of employment at an insurance company in Wanamingo. On September 7, 1946 she was united in marriage to Reuben Lee at Holden Lutheran Church. Following their nuptials, the couple moved to Lorraine's parent's farm where they would farm together for almost 30 years. In addition to her contributions on the family farm, Lorraine worked many years at the Canning Company in Kenyon. In 1978, Reuben and Lorraine moved to Kenyon, where Lorraine resided until her move into the Kenyon Sunset Home in 2006. Reuben joined Lorraine shortly thereafter, in 2008, until his passing on July 30, 2011. Lorraine was an avid participant in the Holden Lutheran Church and WELCA and actively involved in 4-H. She enjoyed gardening and canning; crocheting; baking; playing bingo and most of all, spending time with family celebrating birthdays and holidays. Lorraine is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Donna) Lee and Roger (special friend Vicki) Lee both of Kenyon; three grandchildren, Jason (Nikki) Lee of Cannon Falls, Tammy (Jacob) Wieme of Zumbrota, and Anna Lee of New Hope; and four great grandchildren, Ella Lee, Hadley Wieme, Oliver Lee and Elliett Wieme. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Donald. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Holden Lutheran Church with Pastors Heather Culuris and Nancy Edwardson officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2015 at Michaelson Funeral Home Kenyon from 4-7 PM and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Holden Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Holden Cemetery, Rice County Hospice, the Kenyon Sunset Home Chaplain Fund or Restoration Project. Visitation: 01/02/2015 16:00 01/02/2015 19:00 Service: And one hour prior to the service at the church 01/03/2015 13:00
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