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Lorna Schroeder, 91, of Alta died Friday, April 12, 2024, in Grimes.
Funeral services will take place Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lorna Hohbach was born Dec. 1, 1932 in Marcus, to Fred and Ruth (Case) Hohbach. Lorna was baptized and confirmed at Carmel Lutheran Church in Marcus. She graduated from high school in 1950 and began working at Livestock National Bank in downtown Sioux City.
On Sept. 13, 1953, Lorna was united in marriage to Burnell Schroeder at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus. Together they had five children: Jeannette, Bradley, Craig, Luann and Rebecca.
After raising her family, Lorna began working at Sunset Knoll nursing home in Aurelia. Those 15 years held some of her fondest memories as the elderly had a special importance to Lorna. She enjoyed her newfound independence and friendships amongst the residents. In her later years, Lorna could be found volunteering at Well-Cove in Alta.
Surviving members of her family include five children: Jeannette O’Dell of Sheldon; Bradley (Trudy) Schroeder of Alta; Craig (Trudy) Schroeder of Alta; Luann (Dave) Warner of Des Moines; and Rebecca Schroeder of Urbandale; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and sisters.
Lorna was preceded in death by her husband, Burnell; parents; parents-in-law; a sister and a brother.
