Lorraine M. Klaven, 84, of East Grand Forks, passed away suddenly at home Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Lorraine Margaret Meyer was born March 27, 1937 in Red Lake Falls, MN to the late John and Mary (Cushion) Meyer.  On November 13, 1954, she married Gilmore Klaven in Thief River Falls, MN. They made their home in the Hibbing area and then East Grand Forks. She worked at Thrifty White, Home of Economy, and Widman's Candy Store. Lorraine and Gilmore were good providers and always made sure their children had more than they had growing up.

She is survived by children Darrell (Delinda) Klaven of Bemidji, MN, Randy Klaven of East Grand Forks, Roger (Wendy) Klaven of Side Lake, MN, Rodney Klaven of Keewatin, MN, Nancy Klaven of East Grand Forks, and Tracey (Scott) Mattson of East Grand Forks; siblings Marion Shephard, JoAnn (Dean) Brown, Mary Louise (Don) Johnson, Ricky (Trudy) Meyer, Vicki (Steve) Zims, and Gary (Rose) Meyer; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband of 59 years, Gilmore Klaven, son Douglas Klaven, brother Charlie Meyer, and sister Betty Marleau.

Funeral: 1:00 PM, Friday, August 13, 2021, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 10321 State Hwy. 220 NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. Service will be live-streamed on Lorraine's page at www.dandahlfuneralhome.com

Visitation: 1 Hour prior to funeral at the Church on Friday

Burial: Bethany North Cemetery-East Grand Forks at a later time.