Anna Margaret (Soma) Dorenkamp

Anna Margaret Dorenkamp, 94, of Belmond, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Anna Margaret, daughter of Elling and Anna Margaret (Michelson) Soma, was born June 1, 1920 west of Belmond. She grew up in the Belmond area where she attended Belmond Schools graduating in 1939.

Margaret was united in marriage to Alvin Dorenkamp on January 3, 1945 at the Trinity Lutheran Church Parsonage. The couple made their home south of Belmond, shortly, before moving to Cedar Falls. While in Cedar Falls, Margaret worked for the Nip and Sip Cafe near the college. After moving back to Clarion and Belmond, Margaret evenutually moved to Clear Lake, where they lived for 32 years. In retirement, the couple wintered in Dallas and Phoenix.

Margaret gave her life to Jesus Christ when she was 26. She was a a loving and devoted parishioner of Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond. Margaret was a faithful church attendee throughout her entire life. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her husband, the love of her life. She loved her family and would do anything for them. She was very caring, kind, and compassionate, as well as very soft hearted. Margaret really loved her family gatherings, activities, and reading her Bible daily. She also enjoyed games, traveling, baking, and word-find books.

Margaret is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years Alvin. They were blessed with four children Dennis (Helen) of Peoria, AZ, Harlan (Denise) of Belmond, Marcia (Larry) Christensen of Thornton, and Beverly of Scottsdale, AZ. They were also blessed with 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her parents; great-granddaughter Shelby Jo; six sisters; and four brothers.