Doris M. Hagen, age 90, of rural Whitehall, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in her home.

Doris was born in Blair on June 28, 1930 to Edwin and Helen (Severson) Mickelson.  She was baptized, confirmed and married in the Zion Lutheran Church in Blair.  Doris married James C. Hagen on May 26, 1951.  James preceded Doris in death on March 7, 1997.

Doris worked as a nurse's aide and farmed with her husband, James.  She was active in parish education in the Lutheran Church and served on District and National boards.  Doris spoke at institutes, seminars, retreats and conventions.

Doris was a prayer leader, a free lance writer and a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of America and the Christian Writers Guild.  One of her greatest  joys of her life was promoting prayer.  Doris also enjoyed music, reading, knitting, embroidery and crocheting.

Doris is survived by a son, Eric, on the Hagen Hills Farms in rural Whitehall; two nieces, Susan Liesure of of Cambridge, MN and Sheryl Mickelson of St. Louis Park, MN; a nephew, Steven Mickelson of Lakeville, MN and several cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Doris was preceded in death by a brother, Hiram, and a sister-in-law, Melva.

Private services and burial will be in the Pigeon Creek Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Pigeon Falls with Pastor Peter Jonas officiating.