Lorna Alice May passed away on Friday, Nov 1st, 2024, at age 89, peacefully, with family by her side.

She is survived by her children, Kathy Hardgrave (David Hardgrave) and Karen May; her three grandchildren, Amber Guettler (Tristen Guettler), Andrew May (Kate Torgovnick May), and Daniel Hardgrave (Franci Hardgrave); great-grandchildren, Mason Hardgrave and Landon Guettler, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James May; daughter, Lorene May; son Ronald May; daughter-in-law, Crystal May; brothers, Lloyd Dale and Byron Dale.

Lorna was born on Feb 19th 1935, in Burke, South Dakota, to Bill Dale and Alice (née Chastain). She met her husband Jim while he was serving in the Air Force in South Dakota — they moved to Minneapolis in 1958. Lorna was an impeccable homemaker, a loving wife and a caring mother. She loved hosting family and friends and baking wonderful treats year-round.

Her Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 6th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.