Kensington resident Loretta Ann Norden passed away Tues., July 24, 2018 at Smith Center Health & Rehab in Smith Center, KS at the age of 85.

She was born in Freeborn County, MN on Jan. 13, 1933, the daughter of Adolphus & Verdella (Meister) Farris. On Apr. 15, 1956, she married Donald Norden in Kensington. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 2016.

Survivors include her daughters: Jeri Hunter of Kirwin, KS; Sue Roush of Lebanon, KS; Connie Ortgies of Kenesaw, NE; and Jackie Swatzell of Phillipsburg, KS; one brother, Sonny Farris of Clear Lake, MN; one sister, Norma Nelson of Albert Lea, MN; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 28, at 11:00 a.m. in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating. A private family inurnment will follow the service.

Friends may sign the book on Friday, July 27, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg.

Memorials may be given to the Loretta Ann Norden Memorial Fund. Online condolences to: www.olliffboeve-com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.