Lorelei M. Karstens
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Lorelei M. Karstens, age 72, of Yankton, South Dakota, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.
Funeral services are 10:30 AM, on Friday, August 26, 2011, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Yankton with Reverend David Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton. Visitation is from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home in Yankton with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation resumes one hour prior to the funeral at the church.
Pallbearers are her grandsons: Justin Karstens, Kyle Karstens, Jay Stickley, Brent Karstens, Cade Hansen and Zachary Karstens. Honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters: Stacy Quiram, Amanda Stickley, Amy Schneider, Katie Wagner, Kim Wagner, Karigynn Hansen, Kayleigh Karstens and Rebecca Karstens.
Lorelei was born December 15, 1938, in rural Carroll, Iowa, to William and Alice (Lichti) Hansen. She grew up on the family farm in Nemaha, Iowa, and attended Delaware Township School, graduating in 1956. On July 29, 1956, Lorelei married Duane Karstens in Lake View, Iowa. After their marriage, they lived in various communities in Iowa and South Dakota. In 1967, they moved to Yankton and Lorelei started working for JC Penney's. In 1972, she moved to the catalog department where she worked until her retirement in 1983. Lorelei was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Ruth Circle. She served as a valuable aide at St. John's Preschool. She was also co-chair of the funeral lunch committee, which she was involved in for many years. Lorelei enjoyed traveling, playing cards, fishing, reading and attending her children's and grandchildren's ball games. She enjoyed watching sports and was a very dedicated Minnesota Twins fan. Above all, Lorelei loved her family and her favorite time was having all of them home together.
Lorelei is survived by her six children: Michelle (Fred) Stickley of Huron, SD, Mark (Gloria) Karstens of Howard, SD, Marlys (Gary) Wagner of Freeman, SD, Michael (Beverly) Karstens of Mission Hill, SD, Lisa (Loren) Hansen of Waunakee, WI and Lance Karstens of Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two brothers, Clifford (Betty) Hansen of Marathon, IA and Otis (Marlene) Hansen of Newell, IA; one sister, Leanne (Gordon) Reynolds of Early, IA; a brother-in-law, Basil Backy of Colton, CA; and many nieces and nephews.
Lorelei was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane on December 31, 1993; grandson, Travis Karstens; and a sister, Lael Backy.
Memorials may be directed to St. John's Preschool at 1009 Jackson St. in Yankton.
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Our deepest sympathies to all the family of Lorelei. She was truly an amazing woman who brought a lot of joy to a lot of lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family throughout this difficult time.
James and Sheri Duke
Lolly was a wonderful and giving person who made me feel like one of the family during the many sleepovers with Lisa. She treated me like another daughter and I always considered her to be another mom.
Michele (Albrecht) Stravato
I was very saddened to hear that Lolly passed away Tuesday. Each time I visited Yankton I always seamed to run into her and Lisa. She was always happy and smiling. I remember all the family events we had together out on the farms. Big parties! She was the rock of your family and will be deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Dan Anderson
Lakewood California.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lolly's family. I am sure she will be greatly missed as a mom and grandmother as well as a faithful member of our Christian family.
Rich and Yvette Lafrentz and family
Prayers are with all of you at the loss of your MOM, Grandma, Friend, etc.. She was a great lady & will be missed by many.
Connie K. Luke
Let the memories give you comfort. Our prayers are with you.
Scott, Dwayne, Andrea, MaryEllen, Kerrin, Jana, Jayne and Kathy
My deepest sympathy to you all and your families,
Linda Meyer- McCabe
To my former/fellow 4-H members (Michelle, Mark, Maryls, Mike, Lisa, and Lance):
Seems like yesterday we were young kids standing around a table reciting the 4-H pledge. I remember your parents - what GREAT people!!! And, I remember Lolly behind that counter of the JCPenney catalog department. She was a very patient person with everyone as we discussed our options and finally ordered our merchandise. I swear she had that catalog memorized.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Cj (Carol) Fischer
former Get-Up-And-Go 4-H member
Citrus Heights, CA
My Deepest Sympathy to all of you....
Lois Lenling
Justin, Ronette and family,
our sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your grandma, i hope you have many fond memories to remember her by and also to share with your children!
Barry and Janine Van Osdel and Family
my sympathy goes to out to your familyin the passing of your mother and grandmother.i know she will be missed as she was a outstanding woman and mother.she made me feel like part of the family growing up with lance. james carter
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