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Dorothy Christianson Obituary

Dorothy "Dottie" Mae (Sherman) Christianson born June 3, 1928, a daughter of Inga and Carl Sherman, passed away at her home surrounded by love in St. James, MN on May 9, 2023. She was an R.N. and practiced her profession in and near Gary, Groton, and Coleman, SD and Ruthton, Janesville, and St James, MN. Dorothy had a passion for caring for others and making sure nobody left her home with an empty stomach. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Robert Gordon Christianson. She is survived by 2 sisters, Imogene and Marlys; 4 children, Roxanne, Vicki, Robert, and Robin; 5 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, MN on May 19th from 5-7 PM. Funeral services will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James on May 20th at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be served at the church following the burial. Condolences may be sent to the family at 922 5th Street North, St. James, MN 56081

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on May 16, 2023.

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John Morgan

June 2, 2023

Great memories of Dorothy and "Chris" from my mom's time on the school board. They're all together again.

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906 10th Avenue South P.O. Box 226, Saint James, MN 56081

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