Lorraine Flaten

Lorraine Flaten, 95, of Maple Grove formerly Fergus Falls, died Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Lorraine Edith Johnson was born August 25, 1931 to Clarence A. and Madeline (Westling) Johnson in Stephen, MN.

On November 24, 1950, Lorraine married Clifford D. Flaten.

She enjoyed sewing, reading, and Southern Gospel Music.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Clifford; parents, Clarence and Madeline Johnson; sister, Darlene Johnson, and brother, Bruce Johnson.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Edie (Gene) Hove of Maple Grove, MN, Lavern (Kay) Flaten of Mena, AR, Randy (Alina) Flaten of Denver, CO, Lowell Flaten of Willmar, MN, and Tim (Shelly) Flaten of Baxter, MN; grandchildren, Chris Hove of Grapevine, TX, Sara (Matt) Stephani of Champlin, MN, Josh (Nicole) Hove of Circle Pines, MN, Holly (Marcus) Havins of Killeen, TX, Jody (Harold) Calkins of Nikiski, AK, Yash (Aya Angstadt) Flaten of Denver, CO, Hania (Noah Isaacson) Flaten of Boulder, CO, Tyler Flaten of Seattle, WA, Nick Flaten of Willmar, MN, Heidi (Tim) Hruska of Nashville, TN and Aaron Flaten of St. Peter, MN; 12 great-grandchildren, Zack, Haley, McKenna, McCoy, Jaxton, Kenleigh, Samuel, Tayo, Bodi, Brennan, Fehin, and Cole; sister, Donna; sister-in-law, Janet Johnson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls, with visitation one-hour prior to the service.

Clergy: Reverend David Strom

Interment: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, MN

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com