Loretta Lundberg
August 25, 1949 ~ February 8, 2022
In honor of Loretta's love of gardening, the family request all flower memorials please be a plant
or garden flowers the family can replant and cherish for years to come.
Loretta J. Lundberg, 72, of Miller, formerly of Ivanhoe, MN, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
A visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Reck Funeral Home, Miller. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Brookings Country Club, Brookings.
In honor of Loretta's love of gardening, the family request all flower memorials please be a plant or garden flowers the family can replant and cherish for years to come.
Loretta Joan Hooyer was born August 25, 1949, to John and Wilmena (DeBoer) Hooyer in Tyler, Minnesota. She attended first through eighth grade at Arco Elementary School; then completed ninth through twelfth grade and graduating from Ivanhoe High School.
In July of 1971, she married Darwin Lundberg and to this union one daughter was born, Marci.
At age 21, Loretta started working at the Lincoln County Recorder in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, where she would dedicate the next 50 years. During these years, Loretta was extremely active in her community from serving on numerous boards, to delivering meals on wheels.
Loretta had many hobbies; she was on a golf league for over 30 years and has golfed on many courses. She made hundreds of teddy bears for her loved ones on special birthdays and occasions, even from clothes of the deceased for their families. If she was not found doing either of these things, she was most likely out in her garden. Many people knew flowers were her “thing”.
Although Loretta loved her hobbies, her first and favorite past time was spending time with her family. Loretta’s grandchildren were the light of her life and she adored spending time with them. After she retired, she moved to Miller just to be closer to them and her daughter and son-in-law.
Loretta will be missed by her daughter, Marci (Chris) Asmus; grandchildren: Sydney, Hadleigh, Kinsley and Tynleigh; sister, Sharon (Bob) VanHecke; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Larry Hooyer and Jim Hooyer; and nephew and Godson, Brett VanHecke.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Loretta's arrangements.
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How saddened We we’re to learn of Loretta’s passing. I hand hoped she could have won her battle with cancer. We appreciated seeing her in our church, bringing her granddaughters and I briefly became acquainted with her. She was a gentle, optimistic lady who I would have enjoyed getting to really know. Please accept our sincere sympathy— May Gods love and grace give you peace. Harlan and Kathy Meier
I can not believe she is gone. Loretta was so much fun at Recorder’s Conferences. i am so thankful that I got to meet her and become her friend. Loretta and I retired the same time. We did not see each other since retirement but kept each other posted through Facebook. To her family I am sending prayers, hugs and love. Loretta until we meet again in the Recorder’s area of Heaven. ❤️❤️
My heart goes out to my dear neighbors! Loretta we will miss your laugh, your friendly wave, your good deeds. Marcy & family, my heartfelt sympathy.
We have wonderful memories of the fun times we have shared with Loretta. What a wonderful lady! We are sadden to hear of her passing. She will be dearly missed!
I am so sorry for the loss of Loretta. She made the bridesmaids dresses for my daughter’s wedding. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Loretta. She will be greatly missed. Her personality was second to none and was such a wonderful person to know. Rest in Peace.
Our deepest sympathy. May she RIP by
Sending condolences to the family! Loretta was always fun loving and always Friendly and would talk your leg off whenever we would see her! She will be Greatly Missed
sorry for loss. Loretta was a kind and warm person to know. Always had a friendly smile.
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady. I remember staying with her and her daughter in junior high. Prayers for the family
My deepest sympathy to Marci and family. Loretta was a wonderful neighbor and friend to me. We always compared notes on the dogs as her Casey and my Snickers were sibs. She always kept me informed on her granddaughters, whom she greatly loved. She was a fun and loving person, will be greatly missed by all. God took a wonderful person. Arlinda