She was born April 25, 1921 in Lemond Township, Minnesota to Carl E. and Mary Hanson Johnson. She married Milan H. Anderson on Sept. 10, 1939. He preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1988.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Macomb, Macomb Eagles Club and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Lorretta enjoyed traveling, especially with her husband.  Some of her favorite trips were to California, Alaska, England, Scotland, and Wales. She also liked to read, and would frequently be seen doing the crossword puzzles in the paper. Although she liked traveling, reading, and crossword puzzles, Loretta’s family was most important to her, and her favorite moments were the ones spent with her family.

She is survived by her children; Dale (Dolly) Anderson of Brainerd, Minnesota, Constance Crawford of Macomb, Illinois, Daniel (Jean) Anderson of Industry, Illinois, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters; Eunice Colmar and Elaine Halla both of Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 4 sisters.