Service Information
Delores A. McLain, age 87, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Ecumen of Litchfield – Bethany Memory Care in Litchfield, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Delores Arlene McLain was born on November 24, 1932, in Arlington, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Robert and Mollie (Ruff) Sickmann. Delores was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 30, 1947, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. She received her education in Arlington and was a graduate with the Arlington High School class of 1951.
On June 12, 1954, Delores was united in marriage to Kenny McLain at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. This marriage was blessed with three children, Gail, David, and Keith. Delores and Kenny resided in Green Isle, Minnesota, and then moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota in 1956. They shared 50 years of marriage until the passing of Kenny on July 3, 2004.
Delores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
She enjoyed raising honey bees with Kenny, knitting sweaters, and afghans. Delores also enjoyed tending to her vegetable and flower gardens, fishing and canning. She also enjoyed making pies to sell at the farmers market. Delores enjoyed many trips up north to the cabin in Remer, Minnesota along with spending time with her grandchildren.
Delores passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Ecumen of Litchfield- Bethany Memory care in Litchfield, Minnesota, at the age of 87 years. Blessed be her memory.
Delores is survived by her:
Children, Gail Cox and her husband, Tim, of Litchfield, MN,
David McLain and his wife, Kristi, of Emily, MN;
Grandchildren, Patti Krippner, Tyler Greeder, Nicholas Cox, Anton Cox;
Great-Grandchildren, Hayli, Jayden, Jesse, Levena, Kaisen, Everett, Hazel;
Step-Grandchildren, Derek Erickson (Tina), Jared Erickson (Kathy);
Siblings, Lilah Otto of Arlington, MN,
August Sickmann of Silver Lake, MN,
Ervin Sickmann and his wife, Delores, of Glencoe, MN,
Lucy Hagen of Hutchinson, MN,
Ruby Thran and her husband, Erlin, of Hutchinson, MN,
Gerald Sickmann and his wife, Lorna, of Arlington, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Darlene Sather of Blaine, MN,
Arlys Sickmann of Arlington, MN;
Brother-in-law, Delbert Trebbenesse of Winthrop, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Delores is preceded in death by her Husband, Kenneth McLain; Son, Keith McLain; Special Friend, Victor Brinkmeier; Siblings, Dorothy Ellwanger, Verna Trebbenesse, Clarence Sickmann; Many Brothers and Sisters-in-law.
Steve Wendlandt says
Our condolences to Gail and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers through this tough time. Your Mom is now at peace.
Kim and Charlie Schimmelpfennig says
Gail, Dave and families so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
Barb Johnson Portele says
Gail and Dave, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
Dianne McLain says
I am saddened to hear about Dolores…..I always enjoyed spending time with her whenever the family was together and loved her humor and to hear her laugh. She was one of the first McLain relatives I met when Lindy and I started dating…Thinking of all of you and sending my deepest sympathies.
Julie Sickmann says
Gail and David, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful lady, and a great aunt!!
She always had a hug for me every time I saw her. She’s in heaven with your dad and brother now.
Mary Madson says
Gail & Dave, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark & Mary Madson
Nancy French says
Gail and families,
Our deepest sympathy to you. May the special memories of your Mom give you peace.
Jim and Nancy French
Judy Johnson says
Gail
So sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Julie Townsend says
Gail and David and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie and Karl Townsend
Brian Klawitter says
I have very fond memories of your mom and dad as well as the two of you. You guys were blessed with a very loving mother.
Tyler Greeder says
I Love You. Life has been really difficult since you left. I know you were hurting and with Jesus calling you to Heaven I respect the strength it must have took trying to resist to say our farewell. I know we didn’t get a 3D goodbye but we both know it was as never really goodbye. I hear your messages and I know you and Grandpa are always watching me and proud of my strength and courage. Even though I struggle with my path, I’m so grateful for your support and Faith in me. I’m jealous of the time I have to be here struggling my mission, while you get to be so close to Jesus. I know he is with me but it’s not the same as 5D )) I will keep working hard to fulfill my destiny and overcome my sorrow for the Karma others create for themselves. Accepting I’m not savior or judge and I cannot communicate successfully to open eyes and ears of Loved ones has made me grow so much spiritually even though I thought I was strong enough, I appreciate so much more the merit of my task. I still have a lot of hidden strength to discover and I PROMISE I will never break or quit until I achieve the goal Jesus inspired me to see. I will not let my ego develop into pride, I am humbled by the Lord and I know the blessings I am awarded after crossing the dark valley are only a small fragment of the Abundance of Heaven and Everlasting Life. I am called to Shepherd Jesus flock safely to His Loving embrace and I will not let a single Soul go astray. I will resist Jesus calling until all are returned to our home with God our Father. To those who read this, I know that write it for you! As I said before written in my words above I have never been left by my Grandmother nor my Grandfather and God is with us all as Jesus allows our free will but we need only ask and pursue a relationship with him to receive unconditional Love in Abundance far beyond our comprehension of what our condition truly is. God Bless You with life, it is our turn to bless him with Thankfulness.