Lorna Mae Andrewson, age 84 of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away June 18, 2023 at Eagle Ridge Assisted Living, Osceola, Wisconsin.

Lorna was born to parents Harold Roy and Lois Emma (Peterson) Anderson on October 9, 1938.

She graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1956. On October 9, 1959, she was united in marriage to Walter George Andrewson at Eureka Baptist Church, Eureka, Wisconsin. This marriage was blessed with 4 children, Cynthia Lynn Gorin, Sharon Lee Rivard, Brian Daniel Andrewson and Bradley Allen Andrewson.

Lorna and Walter lived together at their home in Taylors Falls, Minnesota and then moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin for a few years. Then moved to their home of 47 years in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. In 2014 they moved to a condo in St. Croix Falls and in January 2023, they both became a resident of Eagle Ridge Assisted Living.

Lorna worked as a bookkeeper/teller after graduation at the First National Bank in St. Croix Falls. After having her children, she was a homemaker. Lorna then worked as an Environmental Services Director for St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. She retired at the age of 55. After her retirement, she volunteered at St. Croix Regional Medical Center and did missions work with Walter.

Lorna enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved spending time vacationing with family and friends at their cabin on Antler Lake, Milltown, WI, traveling to their second home in McAllen, Texas and camping with their friends during the summer. Lorna loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She sang with the choirs at the First Baptist Church and sang along with her children and husband, Wally. Lorna was involved in many church activities. Her hobbies included making jewelry, gardening, various crafts, knitting and sewing. In her younger years, she enjoyed roller skating with Wally and they went on to win many awards.

Lorna is survived by her husband, Walter; children, Cynthia (Phil) Gorin, Sharon (Alan) Rivard, Brian (Shelly) and Bradley (Kristine); grandchildren, Steven (Elizabeth) Reed, Ashley Rivard, Peter (Mary Lou) Reed, Kyle (Brett) Rivard, Sarah Andrewson, Stuart ( Courtney) Reed, Cassandra Andrewson (Cely Garcia), Alec (Nicolette) Andrewson, Rachel Andrewson and Joshua Gorin; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Fiona, Charley, Eleanor, Finley, Ruby, Violet, Linkin, Fallyn, Patrick, Elliot, Wesley and Sawyer; sister, Marlys Breeden; aunt, Lula Mae (Merlin) Johnson; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Lorna is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Lois Anderson; brother, Gordon Harold Anderson and beloved pets, Goldy, Dutchess, Muffin and Bailey.

Last Update: Jun 20, 2023 5:43 pm CDT