Service Information
Dolores E. Lorentzen, age 93, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date in Beckville Lutheran Cemetery in rural Litchfield, Greenleaf Township, Minnesota.
Obituary
Dolores Elaine Lorentzen, the daughter of Arvid and Frances Johnson, was born July 19, 1929, in Litchfield, Minnesota. Her early years were spent on the family’s farm, where she grew up with her twin sister, Doris and younger brother, Darrell. After graduating from Litchfield High School, Dolores and Doris both attended Fairview Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis. Their class was unique for having three sets of twins. After graduation, they headed west to Colorado, both starting their nursing career at a hospital in Greeley. While there, Dolores met Ellsworth who was working as an orderly while attending the University of Northern Colorado. They were married on June 19, 1954, at Beckville Lutheran Church, Dolores’ childhood church.
In 1961, Ellsworth was hired at the new high school in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and they relocated with their two children.
Dolores worked at the Litchfield Hospital for a brief time, then transferred to Burns Manor Nursing Home in Hutchinson. Dolores served many years at Burns Manor and was a nursing supervisor when she retired. She enjoyed reading, writing, creating photo albums and scrapbooks, making detailed Christmas stockings and other décor from felt applique kits, gatherings at the family farm, trips to Itasca State Park, and traveling, including many trips to Arizona.
Dolores passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 93 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Dolores is survived by her:
Husband, Ellsworth Lorentzen of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Mark Lorentzen of Litchfield, MN;
Daughter, Mary Miller and her husband, Tom, of Flagstaff, AZ;
Many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Arvid and Frances Johnson; Brother, Darrell Johnson: and Sister, Doris Rossell.
Taylor Duesterhoeft (Nordin) says
Ellsworth, Mary, and Mark.
I am so sorry for your loss. Dolores was always so kind. I think of her frequently. I always enjoyed our chats.
Jolene and Larry Smith says
Ells, Mark, and Mary,
We are very sorry for your loss. Dolores was a joy to have as an aunt. We will always remember the time spent together. From early years at the farm and the many times at Itasca, those were always special. I tried making pop corn balls, but they were never as good as hers. Our love and prayers go out to you all.
Bev Johnson says
Ells,Mark and Mary,So sorry for your loss. Dolores was always like a sister to me, rather than a sister-in-law. We did so many things together, as couples. Every Fall it was our trip to Itasca State Park from the time our children were in grade school until Darrell and I had 3 grandchildren. We continued going with the grandchildren. I remember our snowmobile trips up North. I could go on and on,but it would take too long. I will miss talking to Dolores when I call you Ells. My love and prayers to all of you. Bev
Shelley says
Sorry for your loss Mark. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Lorentzen says
Thank you!
Connie Heitz-Grausam says
Ellsworth, Mark and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of Delores passing. Will always remember the friendship between her and mom. She was such a good friend to mom.
She also was a wonderful teacher to me as I started my nursing career At Burns Manor.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Robert Johnson says
Sorry for loss Mark, and the family. We will keep her in our prayers.
Bob & Sherry Johnson