Lorena Frances Dieken

Lorena Frances (McLaughlin) Dieken was born on June 9, 1920, in Rhame, North Dakota, the third of twelve children born to Alfred and Vetleen (Rosera) McLaughlin. At the age of 16, Lorena moved to Minnesota to work as a cleaner and nanny.
Lorena met Abel Dieken while dancing, and the couple was married on July 10, 1940, at St. Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley. They raised their family on the farm near Green Valley. Lorena worked as a house cleaner for over 30 years.
She was an incredible cook and baker, and she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a member of Bridge and 500 card clubs. Lorena enjoyed outdoor activities, including water skiing, snow skiing, roller skating, and ice skating. Her Catholic faith was very important to her, and she was a past president of the CCW. As a couple, Lorena and Abel took many motorcycle trips, including to Sturgis and the east coast. They also loved old-time dancing.
Lorena died on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her residence in Minneota.
She is survived by her children Ron (Loretta) Dieken and Karolyn (Jasper) Johnson; grandchildren Anita (Darren) Dieken, Christopher (Yolanda) Dieken, Todd (Cindy) Johnson, Bryan (Laura) Johnson, and Brent (Rosalee) Johnson; great-grandchildren Brendan, Brittani, Brady, Baylee, Maia, Naomi, Mattea, Noelle, Tyler, Dylan, Dalton (Courtney), Braden (Morgan), Ashley (Chris), and Gavin; as well as many relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Abel, and eleven siblings.