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Lorraine Doris Karstens

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Lorraine Karstens, age 87, of Halstad, Minnesota, formerly of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, Minnesota.

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 10:30 A.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following at the Glencoe City Cemetery in Glencoe, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020, from 9:30-10:30 A.M., one hour prior the service at the chapel.

Online Guest Book is available at www.mcbridechapel.com

 

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Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel
1222 Hennepin Avenue
Glencoe, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel
1222 Hennepin Avenue
Glencoe, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Funeral Chapel
Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel
1222 Hennepin Avenue
Glencoe, MN 55336
Phone:(320) 864-3737
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Cemetery
Glencoe City Cemetery
301 Chandler Ave. N
Glencoe, MN
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Obituary

Lorraine Doris (Splichal) Karstens was born on July 20, 1932, in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of Leonard and Rose (Dvorak) Splichal.  Lorraine was baptized as an infant in 1932 and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth in 1947 both at Faith (Czech Brethren) Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota.  She received her education in Glencoe, Minnesota, graduating with the Glencoe High School Class of 1950.  Lorraine worked for the telephone company in Glencoe until her marriage.

On May 28, 1953, Lorraine was united in marriage to William “Bill” Karstens at the Faith (Czech Brethren) Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota.  Lorraine and William farmed and operated the Karstens family farm west of Glencoe.  They later moved to Glencoe and Hutchinson, Minnesota.  Their marriage was blessed with three children, Bruce, Brad and Lisa.  Lorraine and William shared over 52 years of marriage until William passed away on May 13, 2005.    

In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Lorraine helped on the family farm.  She was a member of Church of Peace in Glencoe, Minnesota, where she was a member of the Ladies Church Group.

Lorraine enjoyed her cats, Tuxie and Kitty, who remained faithfully by her side in the living center until her passing.  She also loved housekeeping, reading and watching her television programs.  Lorraine cherished being with her children and grandchildren and also going for rides in the family car.

Lorraine passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Halstad Living Center in Halstad, Minnesota, at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 22 days.

Blessed be her memory.

Lorraine is survived by her;
Son, Bruce Karstens and his wife, Vickie, of Clearwater, MN;
Granddaughter, Jennifer Karstens and her wife, Jenn Miner-Karstens; Great-Granddaughter, Jordy Karstens, of Colorado Springs, CO;
Grandson, Jeremy Karstens of Aberdeen, SD;
Son, Brad Karstens and his wife, Jessica; Grandson, Will Karstens, Granddaughter, Emerson Karstens, of Hendrum, MN;
Daughter, Lisa McCarty and her husband, Pat, of Shorwood, MN;
Brother, Donald Splichal and his wife, Doris, of Walker, MN;
Numerous relatives and friends.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her Parents, Leonard and Rose Splichal; Husband, William “Bill” Karstens; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Karl and Erna Kastens.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Halstad Living Center or Hospice of the Red River Valley.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Halstad Living Center and Hospice of the Red River Valley for their wonderful care and compassion during this difficult time.

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