Lois Jean Thorne's obituary , Passed away on June 6, 2026 in Brainerd, Minnesota

Lois Jean Thorne

March 31, 1929 - June 6, 2026 (97 years old)

Brainerd, Minnesota

Lois Jean Thorne's obituary , Passed away on June 6, 2026 in Brainerd, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home & Crematory: Brainerd

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Lois Jean Thorne

March 31, 1929 - June 6, 2026 (97 years old)

Brainerd, Minnesota

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Lois Jean Thorne Obituary

The passing of Lois Jean Thorne (Brainerd, Minnesota) occurred on June 6, 2026. Lois, born on March 31, 1929, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lois Jean Thorne or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her children, Virginia Paulson (Ginny) and John Klein; her brother Howard Brayton; and her parents, Harold Brayton and Gertrude Brayton (Schellin).

She is survived by: her son David; her daughter-in-law Laura Lee Klein; and her granddaughters, Kris Kinney (Jeff), Leah Tessmer (Peter), Heather Gulley (Tony), Erin Klein Carlson, Elsa Carlson and Emily Ekman (Eric). She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home & Crematory: Brainerd



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Wed

June 10

Visitation

Nelson-Doran Funeral Home
202 8th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401

Thu

June 11

Visitation

St. Francis Catholic Church
404 N 9th St, Brainerd, MN 56401

Thu

June 11

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Francis Catholic Church
404 N 9th St, Brainerd, MN 56401

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