Laurel Ahlgrim

Laurel LaurieAhlgrim, age 45, of Crosslake, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 09, 2009 at her home. Memorial Services will be 7:00 PM Friday, August 14, at First Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Friends and relatives are invited to gather beginning at 6:00 PM Friday at the Church.
Laurel Lee Ahlgrim was born on March 16, 1964, in Brainerd, MN, the daughter of Earl and Nancy (Wold) Cooley. Laurie grew up in Brainerd and graduated from Brainerd High School. Following her schooling she went to work for the State of Minnesota as a State healthcare worker, in Brainerd, serving for 17 years. On July 15, 1989, she was united in marriage to Tom Ahlgrim. After leaving the State healthcare system she began a career as a realtor with Aspen Realty, and also working as a rec aide for Naverson Management, Inc. at Breezy Point. Her greatest joy was her family, especially hugging her grandchildren. She also enjoyed bargain shopping, rummage sales, and getting the best price on gifts for her family even if she had to tuck them away for a while.

Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Earl; sister, Julie; and step father, Holger. She will sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her husband, Tom; children, Leia, Marshal, Sara, and Lura; several grandchildren; mother, Nancy; siblings, Duane, Steve, Gale, and Cheri; and special friend, Joyce Lietner.

Lauries family wish to say a special thank you to Dr. Ronald Halvorson and the Brainerd Medical Center Oncology staff for theyre compassionate care during her 10 year battle with cancer, also a special thank you to the Heartland Hospice staff for their loving care during the last few weeks.