Lori Lee Spence, 61, of Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2026 at her home in Hastings, Minnesota.

Lori was born on March 19, 1965, in Barron, Wisconsin the daughter of Norland and Marlene Gardner.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Norland and Marlene (Selvig) Gardner, her son Matthew, two brothers, David and Gerald, and her aunt, Marcia.  She leaves to celebrate her memory, Husband Holt Spence, her children, Denise Dodson, Tyrone (Paula) Spence and Ryan Zajic, grandchildren, Allie Jo, Oliver and Alastor, many aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family and friends.

The Celebration of Life for Lori will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Chetek, with Pastor Paul Poppe officiating the service.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.  The family invites their guests to join them for lunch in the church fellowship hall following the service.

The Burnham-Ours Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with arrangements.