Carol Sorenson Obituary
Carol was born Nov. 5, 1951, in St. Paul. She graduated from Buffalo High School in 1970 and from Abbott Northwestern Hospital as an X-ray technician and worked for the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for 38 years.
Carol was a member of the Sweet Adelines for 32 years, singing with Zumbro Valley and City of Lakes. She was also a member of two quartets, Family Connection, for four years with her mom and two sisters, and Simply Magic, for 25 years with three of her sisters. Carol was active in her church, an avid quilter and a lover of all outdoor activities.
Carol is survived by her four sisters, Laurie Bakkum, Euretta Sorenson, Marla Crowley and Joan Lowe; three brothers-in-law, Del Bakkum, Jeff Crowley and Mark Lowe; also many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Llorraine (Johnson) Sorenson.
Officiating will be by Pastor Harry Maravelas, chaplain at Park Terrace Assisted Living in Buffalo. A luncheon will follow the service at church. There will be a private family interment.
A memorial service for Carol will be held Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service, all at the Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 507 County Road 134, Buffalo, Minn.
Private family interment.
The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo, Minn., is serving the family.
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Gail Prechel
August 31, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. I have a lot of wonderful memories of singing with Carol in the Sweet Adelines. She was always cheerful and upbeat and she will be missed. May your faith and the prayers and comfort of friends and family give you strength now and in the days ahead.
Marcia Goss
August 30, 2017
Laurie, Retta, Marla and Joan, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, Carol. I feel blessed to have met her through Sweet Adelines. I will always remember how friendly she was the first time we met, and a very nice conversation we had in Rochester at a regional Sweet Adelines competition one year. She worked with a dear friend of mine, Lisa Kelly who I met up with that weekend. Lisa mentioned what a nice lady she was. I know you all have so many special memories with her. She was a role model to follow in her coirageous battle with cancer. May her spirit and music live on within you all and your entire family.
God bless you all. Rest in peace, Carol.
August 29, 2017
Sad for all to know of Carol's passing. She always had a smile and an encouraging word. The heavens will resound with her voice added to the SA choir. God Bless her memory - Vonnie Ottem, St Cloud
Brenda Arriens
August 29, 2017
My sister in song. I will miss your bright smile. My heart goes out to your family. I will cherish the time I got to see you again at SAI int.
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Janet Wheeler
August 28, 2017
How sad I am to learn this news. Carol was a treasure to all she touched, and there were so many. I can see her now in some of the costumes Simply Magic wore and how she lead with her beautiful voice. My sympathy to all of you as you bravely go forward without your sweet Carol.
LeFay (Hodnefield) Uttecht
August 28, 2017
Carol will be sorely missed. I am happy that she can now start a Sweet Adeline Quartet in Heaven and all of the chords will lock perfectly and ring true. I was glad to sing with her in our quartet--Sweet Ringers-- The girls did a wonderful job supporting me in my grief as we sang Amazing Grace the day my Mother-in-law passed away. She was a wonderful person.
Natalie Holst
August 28, 2017
Carol was a pleasure to work with in the Cardiac Lab. Her bright, smiling face will be forever etched in all of our memories. Whenever she would stop in the secretaries' office, we always had to check out what earrings she was wearing, as she had an amazing collection. When it was someone's birthday, it was a treat to have her sing to them. Once during the holiday season, I even got her to sing, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. Even after she retired, we looked forward to her stopping in to see us whenever she was in Rochester. We all admired her grace and fighting spirit throughout her battle. My prayers are with the family that she so dearly loved and with everyone who is feeling this loss right now.
Vi Viesselman
August 28, 2017
So sorry to hear of Carol"s passing.I am sure she is singing in glory and can do all four parts all by herself. I know this will be a big loss to all of you and my prayers are covering you.
Cindy Dohrmann
August 28, 2017
Carol and I worked together since 1980's
We shared recipes and stories. and her voice was amazing! I heard her perform with the "Sweet Adeline's on more that one occasion. God is blessed to have her singing in HIS choir!! You will be missed but not forgotten Carol. We even shared Chemo stories and our hair styles after Chemo...
Bonnie Foster
August 27, 2017
Memories of Carol live on in the hearts of many. Sympathy and prayers to Carol's family
Lisa Carson
August 27, 2017
Wishing you all comfort in your treasured memories and peace in knowing Carol now free from all pain and suffering.
Claudia Engstran
August 27, 2017
Carol was very special. Her smile made the world brighter. She will be missed but remembered with love. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
August 27, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of Carol's passing. She fought the good fight. She was a lady with such a strong spirit and zest for life. My sympathies to her family and especially her beloved quartet Simply Magic. She is now singing with the angels.
Cary Verdi
August 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Carol persevered through her illness with such grace. She was an inspiration to us all. She will be missed!
Pat Ostrander
August 27, 2017
My heart is with you, Retta, Marla and Joanie and all of Carol's friends at this difficult time. Carol was inspiring and she will be missed greatly. Praying for peace and strength as you grieve the loss of your sister and dear friend.
Annette Kisser
August 27, 2017
I am so sorry to hear this news. She was so courageous, I was uplifted when in her presence. Hugs to all.
Sheila Larson/Hanzalik
August 27, 2017
So many years have gone by.. but will always remember Carols smile.
Prayers to all of you girls and your families.
Sheila
Mary Lou Kudela
August 27, 2017
It is with heavy heart that we send our sympathy to Carol's beloved family. Always, we remember her smile, her zest for singing and performing, and her graciousness during the time of her illness. She rose above the physical challenges and found the spirit to share joy with others. Sunday Punch Quartet
Karen Bormann
August 26, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Carol's death. We worked in Vascular Radiology at Mayo. I enjoyed working with her. She sure enjoyed singing!
August 26, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about Carol's death. We went to x-ray school together and she sang at our wedding. Such a beautiful lady! Jane Hovland Clay
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