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Lorna Holberg Obituary
Lorna Jean Holberg, 83, of McMinnville, Oregon, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of April 23rd, just two months after a cancer diagnosis.
Lorna was born on August 27, 1941, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Geoffrey Winkelmann and Bina (Ray) Winkelmann. She was a beloved spouse, parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, sister, and friend. Lorna was known for her kindness, compassion, grace, thoughtfulness, humor, loyalty, and love of cooking.
After retiring early in 1990 as a maintenance administrator at Pacific Bell in Southern California, Lorna was employed part-time at CWA Local 9509. In 1995, following her true passion, she worked for 3 years as the director of children's ministries at Chula Vista Presbyterian Church and then for another 3 years at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church in Coronado, California.
She and Kyle relocated to McMinnville in 2014 to be close to family. Lorna loved the area, especially the trees.
She is survived by Kyle Holberg, her husband of 40 years, son Jeff Hartson and wife Joyce, daughter Jenni Middleton, grandchildren Jamie (Devin), Jacob (Kinsey), Jessica (Dex), Andrew (Ariel), sister Victoria Texel, and 10 wonderful great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in late June at McMinnville Cooperative Ministries, with a celebration-of-life gathering to follow at an as-yet-undetermined location.
Instead of flowers, donations may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation, in honor of Lorna.
The family wishes to thank her hospice team and care providers, and all who supported her with their prayers during this time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Glenda R Hulett
May 5, 2025
Our sincerest condolences.
Marshall Reed Cook
May 4, 2025
Cousin Kyle, My condolence for your loss. Lorna will be missed.
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