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Elaine Marie Sorensen Lauritsen

Birth	:	13 Jan 1935 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Dec 2017 Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Arlington Heights Cemetery, Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7270000, -94.9240000
Description	:	Elaine Marie Lauritsen, the daughter of Enoch Jeppe and Mildred Irene (Barratt) Sorensen, was born January 13, 1935, on her parents' farm in rural Audubon, Iowa and died December 13, 2017 at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 82 years and 11 months. Elaine and her sister Rose were baptized on the same day March 22, 1951 at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church west of Audubon. Three days later the sisters were confirmed on March 25, 1951 at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Elaine attended rural Audubon County schools, Douglas #1 and the graduated from Audubon High... Read More	Elaine Marie Lauritsen, the daughter of Enoch Jeppe and Mildred Irene (Barratt) Sorensen, was born January 13, 1935, on her parents' farm in rural Audubon, Iowa and died December 13, 2017 at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 82 years and 11 months. Elaine and her sister Rose were baptized on the same day March 22, 1951 at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church west of Audubon. Three days later the sisters were confirmed on March 25, 1951 at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Elaine attended rural Audubon County schools, Douglas #1 and the graduated from Audubon High School with the Class of 1953. On her 18th birthday, Elaine was engaged to Emmert L. Lauritsen. After she finished High School they were married on August 23, 1953 at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. The couple was blessed with three children Kay, Brian, and Bruce. They farmed in the Audubon area for years until Emmert passed away on May 23, 1971. On January 5, 1972, she married Edward B. Lauritsen in Omaha, Nebraska. Ed had three children Lisa, Laura, and Tim and together they raised their blended family. They lived in Audubon and enjoyed family and friends, golfing and visiting their children. After Ed retired, they spent their winters in Texas for several years. Ed died January 5, 2010. Elaine resided in her home until she moved to the Exira Care Center in May 2017. Elaine was an active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and confirmation. She was active in the many women's groups including the Women's Circle and Bible Studies. Elaine was a long time member of the Garden Club and had served as President and a Master Gardener. But most of all Elaine enjoyed being involved with all her children's activities, 4-H Clubs, attending all their sports and other school activities. Preceding her in death were her husbands Emmert and Edward; Ed and Elaine's infant son Paul Lauritsen; her step-son Tim Lauritsen; her brother and his family Harold, Karen, Laurie, Kevin, and Debbie Sorensen; her sister Loretta Eldridge; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Earl and wife Ella Lauritsen, Daniel Pennel, Doris Lauritsen, and Donna Rae Lauritsen. Survivors include her children: Kay and husband Steve Wilt of Gurneed, Illinois; Brian and wife Nicci Lauritsen of Lamar, Colorado; and Bruce and wife Barb Gigar Lauritsen of Guthrie Center, Iowa. Her step-children: Lisa and James Mauer of Caney, Kansas and Laura and James Hallinan of Lansing, Kansas. Surviving grandchildren: Jaime Wilt of Minneapolis, MN; Alyssa Wilt of St. Paul, MN; Ashley and Mike Traher of Phoenix, AZ; Matthew Andrade of Lamar, CO; Lauren Andrade of Ft. Collins, CO; Jonathon Lauritsen and Anna Lauritsen both of Guthrie Center, IA. Surviving step-grandchildren: James Mauer, Jr. and Jacob Mauer both of Wheatridge, CO; Joshua Mauer and Jay Mauer both of Westminister, CO; and Jared Mauer of Wheatridge, CO; Jason and Sarah Hallinan of Winfield, KS; Nicole and Jerry Duxbury of Leavenworth, KS. Surviving great-grandchildren: Kadyn White and Broxton Duxbury of Leavenworth, KS. Other survivors: her sister Rose and husband Maynard Madsen; her brother George and wife Joan Sorensen all of Audubon, IA; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Irvin Eldridge of Clinton, IN; Norma Pennel of Petersburg, WV; Virgil Lauritsen of Sac City, IA, Dale Lauritsen of Webster City, IA, and other nieces and nephews. The family met friends Monday morning Dec. 18, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa. Pastor Doug Opp conducted services at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Arlington Heights Cemetery in Audubon. Honorary casket bearers were her granddaughters: Jaime Wilt, Alyssa Wilt, Anna Lauritsen, Nicole Duxbury. Casket bearers were her grandsons: Jonathon Lauritsen, Jimmy Mauer, Josh Mauer, Jay Mauer, Jared Mauer, and Jason Hallinan.

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Elaine Marie Sorensen Lauritsen's memorial is located at: Arlington Heights Cemetery, Audubon, Audubon County, USA.
When did Elaine Marie Sorensen Lauritsen death?
Elaine Marie Sorensen Lauritsen death on 13 Dec 2017 in Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7270000
Longitude: -94.9240000

Family Members:

Parent

Enoch Jeppe Sorensen

(1899 - 1982)

Mildred Irene Barratt Sorensen

(1912 - 1943)

Spouse

Emmert Leroy Lauritsen

(1929 - 1971)

Edward Benjamin “Ed” Lauritsen

(1927 - 2010)

Children

Paul Eugene Lauritsen

(1972 - 1972)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

2. Maple Grove Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

3. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

4. County Farm Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

5. Luccocks Grove Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7619019, -94.8653030

6. Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery
Hamlin, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6685000, -94.8995000

7. Ebenezer Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7175000, -95.0159000

8. Douglas Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7611008, -95.0282974

9. Melville Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992

10. Cameron Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.9167023

11. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Gray, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8198130, -95.0154970

12. Adventist Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

13. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

14. Gray Cemetery
Gray, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8414001, -94.9946976

15. Poplar Cemetery
Poplar, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6895000, -95.0942000

16. Viola Center Cemetery
Viola Center, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

17. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

18. Exira Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

19. Merrills Grove Cemetery
Fiscus, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7057991, -95.1128006

20. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

21. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

23. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

24. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000