Lorayne Ahlbrecht

Lorayne Elizabeth Ahlbrecht was born on July 9, 1921, in Spruce Hill Township the daughter of John and Olga (Arvidson) Beheng. She attended school through the 8th grade in Carlos Township. On February 2, 1943 Lorayne was united in marriage to Alfred Mrnak at Spruce Hill Lutheran Church. To this union two children were born: Gary and Lois. The couple raised their children and farmed in Miltona Township all their married life. Alfred died in 1968 and after his death Lorayne worked at Angelinas as a cook. On November 27, 1976 Lorayne married Ray Ahlbrecht at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona. The couple lived in Carlos Township where they farmed for several years. Ray died in 1998 and in 2002 Lorayne moved to Alexandria. Lorayne will be remembered for her delicious homemade buns, she also loved to cook, bake, fish, travel. She enjoyed doing volunteer work at Bethany and was recognized for this and was very proud of it. Lorayne died suddenly on Monday, March 18, 2013. She is survived by her children: Gary (Bev) Mrnak of Miltona, Lois (Wayne) Rediehs of Carlos; seven grandchildren: Troy & Lisa Rediehs, Cory Rediehs, Lyndi & Darrin Thesing, Julie Mrnak, Jodie Mrnak Baumann & friend Joe Waldorf, Trevor Rediehs, Todd & Ann Marie Mrnak; nine great grandchildren, brother, Darrel Beheng of Miltona; three step sons: Robert Ahlbrect & family, James Ahlbrecht & family, Steven Ahlbrecht & family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alfred in 1968, husband, Ray 1998, brother, Merlin Beheng. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 21, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos. Burial was at Kinkead Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net