Lorena was born on October 26, 1925, in Green County, Iowa, to parents John and Bessie (Conn) Fry. She was raised in Iowa as a young girl and attended Iowa Center School. Lorena married LeRoy Christiansen on September 10, 1942, at Plenty Wood, Montana. Four children were born to them: Edward, Dale, Gary, and a daughter, Irene. LeRoy and Lorena farmed near Spencer, Iowa, then moved to Olivia, Minnesota, and settled near Hazel Run, Minnesota, in 1953. Lorena worked faithfully at the side of her husband for many years. She moved to Granite Falls, Minnesota, in the late 1970's. She worked part-time at Kraydon (Victor Fluid Power) in Granite Falls in the Maintenance Department. She was a faithful member of the Hazel Run Lutheran Church and was involved in various church activities including the Birthday Club and quilting. She had a love for making quilts, embroidery work, and baking. Lorena passed away Sunday, August 23, 1998, at her home in Granite Falls at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 29 days. She is survived by her daughter and husband, Irene and Steven Black, of Hiawatha, Iowa, and granddaughter, Deanna Black and great grandson, Logan. She is also survived by her twin sister, Loretta Walker of Portland, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons: Edward, Dale, and Gary; husband LeRoy in 1981; grandson Eric Black; and several brothers and sisters. Blessed be her memory. Visitation Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 6:00-8:00. Prayer Service 7:00 p.m., Lynner Funeral Home Funeral Service Thursday, August 27, 1998, 10:30 a.m. Hazel Run Lutheran Church Hazel Run, Minnesota Officiant, Pastor Cynthia Hopp Organist, Arlyss Jacobson Casketbearers Ron Conrad, Ken Conrad Ron Manthey, Gene Sannerud Mike Erickson, Robert Black Final Resting Place North Lawn Cemetery Spencer, Clay County, Iowa Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota