Ellen Leota Sorensen (1927-2009)

SORENSEN, DWIGHT, BATHENY, BONZER, DEAN, HARRIGAN, WILLIS

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 11/6/2009 at 07:32:10

THE NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, November 5, 2009.

Ellen Leota Sorensen, 82 of Nevada died on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Story County Medical Center Senior Care. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Chet Ryan Mortuary, 708 Fifth Street in Nevada.

Ellen was born on May 3, 1927 in Moulton, Iowa to Benjamin Frank and Mary Alice (Batheny) Dwight. She was a Nevada High School graduate. On August 10, 1947, Ellen married Harry Richard “Dick” Sorenson in Nevada. She was a member of the Memorial Lutheran Church and past member of the Moose Lodge. Ellen enjoyed playing cards, baking and sewing.

Ellen is survived by 2 sons, Larry Sorensen of Nevada and Dan Sorensen of Pilot Mound; 2 daughters, Marlene Bonzer of Liscomb and Donna Dean of Nevada; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ruth Harrigan of Des Moines and Alma Jene Willis of Richland Hills, TX.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dick Sorensen on October 22, 2001, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.

A memorial fund has been established in Ellen’s name.

Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada has been entrusted with Ellen and her family.

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