Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, October 23, 2021, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
A service celebrating and honoring her life will follow at 11:00 a.m.
The family is requesting all visitors to wear masks for the safety of the attendees, especially those most vulnerable.
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Memorials in Norita’s name have been suggested to the Tiny Homes Veterans Village of Racine or Milwaukee through the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. https://support.vowvillages.com/give/176723/#!/donation/checkout
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MOUNT PLEASANT –Norita J. Sorensen, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
She was born in Milwaukee on July 11, 1930, the daughter of the late Jack Dickenson and Nora Anna Ida (nee Luebke) Wilson.
On July 9, 1955, she married Fred Roger Sorensen. They enjoyed a lifetime together raising their family. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2008.
Norita served many years as secretary to the Treasurer of the Town of Mount Pleasant. It was a job she really enjoyed, that brought her many cherished friendships and a closeness with the local community. However, her true calling and passion was her family. Norita was a deeply devoted mother, a loving grandmother and a caring, inspirational friend to many.
Throughout her life, Norita found joy in the simple things, taking pleasure in the beauty of the changing seasons, a walk outdoors with a friend, or seeing her houseplants thrive. Norita enjoyed sewing, playing scrabble, creating family photo albums and getting together with her extended family (the Kirkegaards and “the Cousins”). In her later years, she knit countless caps for homeless shelters and school children in need and enjoyed discovering new things with ALL (Adventures in Lifelong Learning). She also enjoyed working out and socializing with her friends at cardiac rehab, and participating in social events at Fountain Hills. Norita was happiest in the company of her family, especially spending time with her three children.
She is survived by her daughter and sons, Anita (Donald) Ford of Arkansas, Karl (Stephen Weigel) Sorensen of Chicago and Eric (Debora) Sorensen of South Carolina. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jessica (Josh) Corcoran, Jordan (Nicole) Ford, and Sara Sorensen, as well as great-grandchildren, Ryan and Mya Ehlers, and Maddy and Samson Corcoran. She was also preceded in death by her dear sister, Jacqueline Wilson of Milwaukee.
Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, October 23, 2021, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A service celebrating and honoring her life will follow at 11:00 a.m. The family is requesting all visitors to wear masks for the safety of the attendees, especially those most vulnerable. Her interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park immediately following the service.
Memorials in Norita’s name have been suggested to the Tiny Homes Veterans Village of Racine or Milwaukee through the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin. https://support.vowvillages.com/give/176723/#!/donation/checkout
The Sorensen family is forever grateful to niece, Jocelyn Standiford for years of friendship and loving, devoted care; and to Joy Keith and Wilma Jiles for their truly amazing care during the final months of Norita’s life. In addition, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Jen Gulan for her kindness, as well as Hospice Alliance for the thoughtful support they provided before her passing.
Joy says
It was an Honor & Pleasure to be a part of Norita’s journey this past year! Her Wisdom was beyond my years. Her Thoughtfulness touched my heart. Her Tenacity was beyond my comprehension. Her ability to Maintain lifelong relationships was enduring. Her Desire for the simple things in life, connected us. Nature, Family, Friends. Simple foods, simple walks, simple conversations. She left behind a Simple life, but, will be rewarded with the Heavenly Riches of no pain, Golden eternal sunshine and a walk in the garden with her Mother, forever. Never, to miss her again!
Peace little Mama. You will be missed and never forgotten and you shall bask in holy sunshine everyday!
Love
Joy
Elli Sorensen says
Anita, Karl, and Eric…
Aunt Rita was quick to extend a conscious heartfelt welcome to me when I joined the family. She shared a bit of herself and was always interested in whatever we were up to as well. She expressed a genuine feeling of joy to have you be a part of her life. She radiated the spirit of family and the importance of being part of one. She will be greatly missed and I am deeply sorry for her loss although equally grateful for her life.
Love to you all,
Wilma Jiles says
It was such a pleasure to have known Ms Rita Sorensen. Ms Rita touched so many , with her yrs of wisdom and fantastic memory. A life well lived with much happiness , love of family and friends, travel and so much more. Now, dear Ms Rita can RIP
Carol Marker and Phil Balcom says
Rita was such a great person to spend time with.
We always loved our visits with her.
Her intelligence, honesty, and courage were inspiring!
We will miss her a lot and think of her often.
Sympathies to all who loved her!