Pauline A. Sorenson

Pauline A. Sorenson, age 101, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at North Lake Manor in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Pauline Avis Thorpe was born June 1, 1915 in Storm Lake, the daughter of Lee and Olga (Nelson) Thorpe. In her youth, she was baptized at the Baptist Church in Storm Lake. Pauline attended school in Storm Lake, graduating from Storm Lake High School in 1933. After high school, Pauline was united in marriage to Jesse LeRoy Sorenson. Together they were blessed with one child, Jane Eugenia. Pauline was an active member of the Church of Christ in Storm Lake until its closing and she enjoyed volunteering for various church activities. For 26 years, Pauline worked at the Deputy Sherriff’s Office of Buena Vista County. She was also involved in the VFW Auxiliary, BV Historical Society, and the Iowa State Sheriff and Deputy Association. Over the last century, Pauline became an avid Atlanta Braves, Iowa State Cyclones, and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. She enjoyed watching the Price is Right and creating May baskets. In 2004, Pauline created and delivered 57 baskets, a personal record. Most of all, Pauline had a deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her grandchildren: Vicki (Stephen) Emch of Lakewood, Colorado; Christina (Tim) Stiles of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Rebecca (Chuck) Arett of Storm Lake, Iowa; great grandchildren: Brett (Sara) Stiles of Ankeny, Iowa; Megan (Andrew) Augustyniak of Chicago, Illinois; Jared and Nick Arett of Storm Lake, Iowa; extended family and friends. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jesse; daughter, Jane Eugenia Duffy; brother, Richard Lee Thorpe; sister, Katherine Olga McDiarmid; and grandson, James Kuzniar.

Pauline A. Sorenson

June 1, 1915 - December 24, 2016