Jeralene Sorenson-Pallow

Jeralene J. "Jeri" Sorenson-Pallow, age 82 of Sauk Centre, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at Saint Cloud Hospital in Saint Cloud, Minnesota with her family at her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018 at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Little Sauk, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre.

Jeralene Joyce Ensley was born July 30, 1935 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Hazel Luell (Smith) and Vernon Lee Ensley, Sr. Jeri grew up in Emmetsburg and graduated from high school in 1952. After graduation, she moved out to California. She moved back to Minnesota, married her husband of 33 years, Larry Sorenson and raised their family of six on the shores of Long Lake-Higgins just outside of Sauk Centre. Larry preceded Jeri in death in 1995. She then met Bill Pallow and from a friendship that grew, they were united in marriage February 21, 1998. Together, they made their home at Bill's home on Brick Yard Road.

Throughout her life, Jeri worked at several factories including Fingerhut, Animal Fair, Stearns County, and HEI where she did professional seamstress work, soldering and she could sew anything. In her retirement, she used her talents for making beautiful quilts. From her childhood on, she had a passion for horses and shared that joy with her daughters and her grandchildren. Jeri also loved dogs - especially boxers and raised several litters of puppies. Other hobbies included fishing, flower gardening, traveling, and playing Bingo. Jeri was so creative and would have Bill make birdhouses and seasonal decorations. Once Bill had finished his part, Jeri would paint and finish the project, so it was ready to give to someone special. She painted rocks that everyone admired. Her quick wit and great sense of humor brought smiles to everyone.

Jeri was a member of Saint Alexius Catholic Church in West Union.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Bill Pallow of Sauk Centre; Jeri's children, Joyce Bleess of Long Prairie, Robert Gloyd of California, Janice (Chuck) Ness of Sauk Centre, Barbara Gloyd of Sauk Centre, Brenda (Bob) Perry of Sauk Centre, Lori (Kevin) Nathe of St. Stephen, along with 13 grandchildren; Bill's children, Ron (Jan) Pallow of Sauk Centre, Ruth Pallow of Roseville, Bob (Diane) Pallow of Sauk Centre, Marleen Williams of Andover, Julie Pallow of Fridley, June (John) Messer of Osakis, Jayne (Randy) Buerman of Richmond; along with 23 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Maureen Pallow of Sandstone; and son-in-law, Don Wander of Sauk Centre.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry E. Sorenson on October 28, 1995; parents, Hazel and Vernon L.Ensley, Sr, brother, Vernon L. Ensley, Jr. and children, Mark Pallow and Mary Wander.

Serving as casket bearers will be Ben Messer, Weston Wander, Teri Kalmi, Daniel Perry, Eric Ness, Hunter Bleess, Jacob Nehk, and Jordan Nehk. Cross bearer will be Samantha Perry and scripture bearer will be Chelsea Decker. Serving as lectors will be Marleen Williams and June Messer. The eulogy will be read by Marge Honer and Chelsea Decker. Gift bearers will be Sonja Estwick, Theresa Petermeier, and Jerel Honer.

Memorials are preferred.