Cora B. Sorenson

Cora B. Sorenson, 60, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, surrounded by family at her home in McPherson. She was a paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary School. She had been a McPherson resident since 2006, moving from Holcomb, KS.

Cora was born on September 11, 1954, in Marion, KS, the daughter of Leonard Franklin and Rosalie W. (Friesen) Klassen. She graduated from Marion High School, Marion, KS and attended Central College, McPherson, KS. On June 8, 1974, Cora was united in marriage to Donald D. Sorenson in Marion, KS.

Survivors include: her husband, Donald Sorenson of the home; four children, Kami VanCampen (Eric) of McPherson, KS, Kelly Sorenson (Annie) of McPherson, KS, Kelsie Jusko (Eric) of Hays, KS, and Keaton Sorenson of McPherson, KS; sister, Vickie Fisher (Marv) of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, Parker VanCampen, Paisley VanCampen, Piper VanCampen, Lanay Grothen, and Cooper Sorenson.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at New Hope Evangelical Church with Rev. Jim Keil and Rev. Ken Schultz officiating. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, August 5, at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to New Hope Evangelical Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Cora B. Sorenson please visit our Sympathy Store.