Sorensen, Barbara Jean (Madsen) (1940 - 2026)

SORENSEN, MADSEN, ANDERSEN, HAMMER, HELLER, SCHWARTZ, RAMSON

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/26/2026 at 15:36:46

Name of deceased: Barbara Jean Sorensen (nee Madsen)

Aged: 85 yrs, 7 mo, 1 day

Residence: Salem Lutheran Retirement Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Born: June 29, 1940, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Died: Jan. 30, 2026; Salem Lutheran Retirement Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Barb’s wishes were to be cremated. Services to take place at a later date.

Survived by: Children, Ann Hammer of Harlan, IA, John (spouse, Shannon) Sorensen of Denver, CO, and Karen Sorensen of Harlan, IA; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; special niece, Mary Claire Heller of Green Valley, AZ; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, John and Johanna (nee Andersen) Madsen; husband, Christian; son, Chris Sorensen; sisters, Claire Schwartz and Ann Ramson

Education: no information provided

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Christian Peter Sorensen; date and location not provided

Employment: no information provided

Hobbies/Interests: no information provided

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com