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Lorene Rose Karsten, 12 Jan 1927 - 21 Jul 2016

KARSTEN, WERNING, WIESE, HUEDEPOHL

Posted By: Sandy Ficken (email)
Date: 7/29/2016 at 16:41:24

Funeral service for Lorene R. Karsten, 89, Marengo, was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 25, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Marengo. Through her faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ, she was called from this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2016.

The Rev. Andrew Gray and the Rev. Dr. Wilfred Karsten officiated at the service.

Burial was in the Marengo Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s tile fund.

Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.klosterfuneralhome.com.

Lorene Rose Karsten was born Jan. 12, 1927, on the family farm near Newhall, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Wiese) Werning. She was reborn as a child of God in the waters of Holy Baptism Feb. 13, 1927. She attended parochial school at St. John Lutheran Church northwest of Newhall, and on March 17, 1940, she was confirmed in the Christian faith.

She married Alfred Karsten Sept. 2, 1956, at St. John Lutheran Church, Newhall. They were blessed with six children.

Her confirmation verse, Romans 8:28, was etched into her life. She reflected the meaning of “in all things God works together for the good of those who love him” by her optimistic attitude. She lovingly cared for her mother for many years, was a devoted wife and helpmate as she worked alongside her husband on their farm, faithfully taught and encouraged her children and grandchildren about the Savior and fervently prayed for all of them.

Ladies Aid activities and teaching Sunday school were important to her, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church and later at St. John’s Lutheran Church. For many years she co-chaired the funeral luncheon committee.

The couple spent their nearly 60 years of marriage living in the same home on the family farm, which she filled with love and warmth. She enjoyed preparing the large table for special holiday events when the family gathered together. She also enjoyed trips to visit her family.

Special thanks to Pastor Gray, Dr. Miller and the staff at Rose Haven and St. Luke’s Continuing Care.

Karsten is survived by her husband, Alfred; children, Wilfred (Lynette), Kay (Randy), Arlin (Sue), Tammy, Tim (Sandra) and Thomas (Kim); grandchildren, Anna, Rachel (Matt), Ryan, Eric (Eve), Sarah, Stephanie, John, Paul, Mattie, Ketrick and Aidan; great-grandchildren, Lillian and Emmaline; brothers, Duane (Bonnie), Wilfred (Doris) and Vernon (Tammy) Werning; brother-in-law, Don Huedepohl; sisters-in-law, Kathy, Pat and Beverly Werning, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Delbert, Merlin, Charle and, Leroy Werning; sister, Ruth Huedepohl, and sisters-in-law, Lusann and Ruth Werning.

Journal Tribune, 27 Jul 2016, pg 5
The Gazette, 23 Jul 2016, 8a


 

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