Loretta J. Grant, age 86 of Cambridge, MN passed away unexpectedly on January 4th, 2025 at her home. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Loretta was born in St. Francis, MN on February 1st, 1938, to Robert and Violet (Steenerson) Grant. She attended school in St. Francis, MN. Loretta moved to Alpena, Arkansas in the late 70’s where she resided until 2008. In 2008 she moved back to Isanti, MN to be closer to her children and family.
Loretta worked for Walmart Company for 26 years between Berryville, Arkansas and Cambridge, MN until she retired. During her career she made many wonderful friends.
Her faith in God was unwavering and she was very active in her church. She had many hobbies and was very artistic and creative. Loretta enjoyed crocheting and made many, many items for friends and family. She loved the outdoors and photographing wild life and birds. She loved animals, leather working, puzzles, fishing, painting, watching old westerns, listening to country music and visits from her family. She never missed calling anyone on their birthday to let them know she loved them.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Violet; sisters, Beverly Parkhurst and Karen Geving; brother, Rodney Grant; and grandson, Trevor Elifrits. Also preceded by her precious soul mate, her dog, Scottie. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Kennen; three children, Betty (Tom) of Mora, MN, Bruce (Robin) of Hertel, WI and Becky (John) of Zimmerman, MN; grandchildren, Ed Seiler, Theresa Santillo, Robert Lindeman, Richard Lindeman, Brian Lindeman, David Lindeman and Jennifer Elifrits; great-granddaughter, Cassie Cross; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and residents of Riverwood Village for warmly welcoming Loretta into their community. She enjoyed playing bingo, listening to live music and bible study with Pastor Darrel and her new friends.
Loretta was a client and fellow Christian friend of mine. I always enjoyed our telephone visits and her voice always had a smile that went with it. In these last years she always mentioned she didn’t need much and seemed happy and content with her life. She enjoyed giving treats to pets and kids in her neighborhood when she was in her mobile home. You always knew how much she appreciated you. I will miss her.