Delima M. Sorenson

Delima “Dema” Mae Sorenson, age 91, was peacefully called to her Heavenly home in the early morning hours of November 9th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Dema was born November 12, 1932, in Menomonie, Wi. The youngest of four children born to Albert and Evelyn Grundman, she attended Dunn County Aggie School.

On January 24th, 1948, Delima married Edward Sorenson at Our Saviors Church in Menomonie. Together they raised their family of five children.

In addition to raising her own children, Dema operated an in-home daycare where she took great pride and loved those children like her own. She was sexton for three cemeteries and assisted her husband with their upkeep. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and was the custodian for several years as well as volunteered for many other positions there. Dema also loved growing African violets, reading, crossword puzzles, camping, and playing bingo.

She is survived by her four children Beverly Leach, Bruce (Debi), Barry (Cindy), Barb (Doug) Tylee, son in-law Tim Whitney, sister Annie Lewis, 17 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren, as well as many other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Edward, daughter Belinda Whitney, mother Evelyn Buntz, father Albert Grundman, stepfather Otto Buntz, brothers Gene (Eve) and Galen (Lucille) Grundman, brother-in-law Wilbur (Buster) Lewis, son-in-law Richard Leach, great grandson Caleb Leach, great granddaughter Emma Sue Leach, great-great grandson JW Hanson, and many other relatives.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 22nd from 4pm-6pm with service to follow at 6pm at Olsons Funeral Home, 615 Wilson Avenue in Menomonie, Wi. Burial will be at a later date at Teegarden Cemetery.

Special thank you to Autumn Village and Moments Hospice for the exceptional care that they provided for our beloved Dema.