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Anna Sorenson Obituary
Anna Mae Sorenson, age 89, of Galesville, formerly of Ettrick, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in the Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Anna was born on June 28, 1931 in the town of Gale, Trempealeau County, WI to Harry and Lena (Stensven) Ekern.
Anna married John Sorenson on November 9, 1949 in Winona, MN. John preceded Anna in death on October 23, 1987.
Anna graduated from Blair High School in 1949. She earned her cosmetology license and worked a number of years as a stylist in Ettrick. She later worked at TRW and as a waitress in Ettrick.
Anna was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star. Anna was also a lifelong member of Living Hope Lutheran Church in Ettrick, WI.
Anna is survived by her three children, Carol (David) Beck, Rick (Linda) Sorenson and Jan (Jeff) Legler; three grandchildren, Stacey (Chris) Omernick, Jenna and Josie Legler; two great-grandchildren, Alenah and Sonnah Omernick. She is also survived by a brother, Roland (Ann) Ekern; a sister, Shirley Hughes and several nieces and nephews.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Harry and Lena Ekern; three sisters, Doris Peterson, Mildred Dick and Elsie Knutson and three brothers, Norman , Henry and Raymond Ekern.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ettrick Public Cemetery in rural Ettrick. Pastor Kary Jonas will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to Living Hope Lutheran Church in Ettrick or the Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Marinuka Manor for their compassionate care.
The Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.
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for Anna Sorenson
John and Simonne Knutson
July 20, 2020
Carol, Rick, Jan, and Family, Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom, mother-in-law, grandma, aunt, friend, and so much more. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories you have. Anna was a very special lady. RIP, Anna.
Joe, Jill, and Izzy Clark
July 16, 2020
Our sympathies and prayers to the family.
Lynda Sampson
July 15, 2020
My sympathy to you and your family. She will be missed dearly. Going to miss her smiles and our talks.
Terri Richard
July 15, 2020
So very sorry for the families loss.
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Leona & "Red" Wall
July 14, 2020
Our Condolences to Carol, Rick & Jan & all of Anna's family. So very sorry to hear of Anna's passing. She & I worked together in several places & had many laughs together "Red & John were also good friends. RIP Anna
Jeana Pierre
July 14, 2020
My deepest sympathy goes out to Jan and her family. Sending much love to you all during this very difficult time! Fly high Anna ❤
Sheila Salzwedel Wallerick
July 14, 2020
Carol, Rick, and Jan,
What a wonderful mom you had. Always welcoming and kind, and the best laugh in Ettrick. Prayers for you all for comfort at this time...Jesus is the hope of seeing loved ones again.
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