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Lorraine Esther Martin Dirksen

Birth	:	30 Aug 1931 Winside, Wayne County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 Sep 2017 Plymouth, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1469002, -93.2936020
Description	:	Lorraine E. Dirksen, 86, of rural Plymouth, IA, died Sunday, September 3, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 670 12th Street NE – Mason City, with Rev. Robert Harting officiating. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, September 8, 2017, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue – Mason City, and continue one hour prior to the church service. Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary... Read More	Lorraine E. Dirksen, 86, of rural Plymouth, IA, died Sunday, September 3, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 670 12th Street NE – Mason City, with Rev. Robert Harting officiating. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Friday, September 8, 2017, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue – Mason City, and continue one hour prior to the church service. Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society. Lorraine Esther Martin was born August 30, 1931, at home on the family farm just south of Winside, NE, the daughter of Alfried Hermann Gotthold “Alfred Fred” and Clara Katherine (Reeg) Martin. The family moved to their farm west of Plymouth in 1937. Lorraine attended school in Plymouth, graduating from high school in 1949. On April 13, 1952 (Easter Sunday), she married Walter Roy Dirksen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mason City. For most of their married life they lived in Mason City, moving to the farm near Plymouth in 2001. During her career, Lorraine worked for S.S. Kresege, United Home Bank, Selective Service, and Iowa Workforce Development. She retired from Workforce Development in 1997, after 20 years of service. Lorraine was a charter member of Gethsemane (now Prince of Peace) Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also active in the Mary-Martha Guild and in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society. Lorraine loved gardening and supporting her grandchildren and great grandchildren in their sporting events. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walt (2011); her son Phil (2017); her parents, Alfred (1987) and Clara (1980); brothers, Milton “Milt” (2001), Gilbert (1985), and Phillip in infancy (1924); sisters-in-law, Catherine “Katie” Schmidt Ziegler in (1997) and Shirley Jaspersen (1968); brothers-in-law, Robert “Bob” Dirksen (2009) and Floyd Dirksen (2002); father-in-law, Ole Dirksen (1974); and mother-in-law, Eva (Newton) Dirksen (1965). Lorraine is survived by her daughter-in-law, Shelly Dirksen of Plymouth; 3 sons, Paul (Christine) Dirksen of Mason City, Joel (Margrete) Dirksen of rural Plymouth, and John (Verna) Dirksen of Dows; foster son, Perry (Kelly) Groves of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren: Christa (Scott) Ryg of rural Plymouth, Amy (Brandon) Gilmet of DePere, WI, Daniel (Danielle) Dirksen of rural Plymouth, Eric (Leah) Dirksen of rural Plymouth, Nathan Dirksen of Colorado, Ryan Dirksen of Colorado, John Roger (J.R.) Dirksen of Mason City, Laken Rodemaker of Mason City, Arien Rodemaker of Osage, Sierra Dirksen of Dows, Matthew Dirksen of Plymouth, and Joshua Dirksen of Plymouth; great grandchildren: Alyssa, Zachary, Tristian, Vivica, Dawson, Delaney, Daphne, Micah, Emma, Brynlei, Laythum and Rozella; brother, LeRoy (Sharon) Martin of Port Charlotte, FL; sister-in-law, Evelyn (Allos) Martin Sanabria of Readstown, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

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Where is Lorraine Esther Martin Dirksen's memorial?
Lorraine Esther Martin Dirksen's memorial is located at: Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA.
When did Lorraine Esther Martin Dirksen death?
Lorraine Esther Martin Dirksen death on 3 Sep 2017 in Plymouth, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lorraine Esther Martin Dirksen's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1469002
Longitude: -93.2936020

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred F Martin

(1897 - 1987)

Clara Kay Reeg Martin

(1903 - 1980)

Spouse

Walter Roy Dirksen

(1926 - 2011)

Siblings

Milton Phillip Martin

(1926 - 2001)

Children

Philip John Dirksen

(1955 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.1469002, -93.2936020

2. Clear Lake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1422195, -93.3658295

3. IOOF Cemetery
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4. Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery
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5. First Congregational UCC Columbarium
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6. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1528900, -93.1980730

7. Forest Lawn Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 43.1403008, -93.4207993

8. Buddy Holly Crash Site
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Coordinate: 43.2203400, -93.3814100

9. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2419014, -93.3460999

10. Mount Vernon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0374985, -93.3181000

11. Clear Lake Township Cemetery
Ventura, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1234000, -93.4772000

12. Grant Center Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -93.4505997

13. Owens Grove Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0825005, -93.1144180

14. Chapel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2563324, -93.4394073

15. Brush Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2803001, -93.4085999

16. Manly Cemetery
Manly, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2905617, -93.1999969

17. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery
Manly, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2911110, -93.2013931

18. Bohemian Cemetery
Plymouth, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2522011, -93.1252975

19. Oakwood Cemetery
Plymouth, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2538986, -93.1252975

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1300011, -93.5168991

21. Rock Falls Cemetery
Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2122192, -93.0858307

22. Elim Cemetery
Fertile, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2705994, -93.4621964

23. Ellington Prairie Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1719017, -93.5357971

24. Freddie Hensel Burial Site
Plymouth Junction, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2827034, -93.1317902