Magdalena 'Lena' Gange, 94, Drake, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck.

Magdalena 'Lena' Volk, daughter of Frank and Margaret (Gerhardt) Volk, was born May 1, 1922 on her parents farm near Orrin where she was raised and educated.

On October 21, 1941, Lena was married to Jacob Gange in Orrin. They made their home on various farms in the Drake area before moving into Drake in 1959. Jacob passed away June 15, 1987.

Lena was a long time member of the St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church in Drake.

Lena loved family gatherings and especially enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, dancing to Polka and Waltz music, gardening and canning.

She is survived by 10 children, Monica Gange Fox of Taylorville, IL, Leonard (Denise) Gange, Allen (Shirley) Gange, Tillie Gange Bell, Donna Gange McManigell and Jack (Carol) Gange all of Bismarck, Ivan (Mary) Gange of Mandan, Carolyn Gange Stephenson of Minot, Mary (Dan) Gange Field of Drake and Sandra (Jeff) Gange Hueske of Richardton; 28 grandchildren; 50 great- grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob; her parents; daughter, Amanda; several grandchildren; and all of her siblings.

Funeral: Saturday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church in Drake.
Prayer Service: Friday at 7 pm at the church.
Burial at the church cemetery.
Arrangements with Bethke-Nelson Funeral Home of Drake.
On line condolences may be shared at nelsonfuneralhomesnd.com.