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Mary Eleanor Nelson[1]

Female 1930 - 2022  (92 years)


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  • Name Mary Eleanor Nelson  [2
    Birth 21 Sep 1930  Lanesboro, Fillmore, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Gender Female 
    Death 21 Sep 2022  Lanesboro, Fillmore, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Notes 
    • Mary E. Mindrum, 92, of Lanesboro, passed away on her birthday, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her home in Lanesboro.Mary Eleanor Nelson was born September 21, 1930, in Lanesboro, to Willie “Bill” and Bertha Nelson. She grew up in Lanesboro and worked for Hanson’s Drug Store while she was in high school. Mary graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1948. In 1950 she married Caryl F. Mindrum. Mary worked for General Electric and the post office, from where she retired.Mary enjoyed reading, watching the Minnesota Twins, playing cards and board games. She was a member of the Lanesboro American Legion Auxiliary, the Sunshine Club, and United Methodist Church.Mary is survived by her six children: Jenifer Hungerholt, Jeffrey Mindrum, Mitchel, Kyle, Chris Mindrum, and Martha Gullickson; three grandsons: Adam Mindrum, Ben Hungerholt, and Aric Gullickson; and her sister Ruth Ostrem.She is preceded in death by her husband Caryl, two sons, William and Michael Mindrum; granddaughter Adria Mindrum, daughter in-law Judith Mindrum, three brothers: James, Robert , and David Nelson; four sisters: Jean Bremseth, Margaret Nelson, Lois Muzik, and Lola Williamson.
      A private family burial with committal service will be held at Lanesboro Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Lanesboro Cemetery.
      Johnson-Riley Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the Mindrum family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at rileyfuneralhomes.com.
      Alternate given name: Marion [3, 4]
    Person ID I1371  Mindrum
    Last Modified 29 Sep 2022 

    Family Caryl Frederic Mindrum,   b. 2 Oct 1922, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Aug 1974, Fillmore Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years) 
    Marriage Bef 1951 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
     3. William Conrad Mindrum,   b. 16 Aug 1954, Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 May 1995, St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 40 years)
     4. Michael Todd Mindrum,   b. 15 Jan 1956, Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Mar 2008, Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years)
     5. Living
     6. Kyle David Mindrum,   b. 23 Aug 1957, Fillmore Co., Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 May 2023 (Age 65 years)
     7. Living
     8. Living
    Family ID F374  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2023 

  • Sources 
    1. [S13] Mindrum GEDCOM file imported on 25 Jan 1999 from Addy Monsen.

    2. [S349] Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, www.ancestry.com.

    3. [S9070] Mary E. Mindrum obituary, Fillmore County Journal, 27 Sep 2022, https://fillmorecountyjournal.com/mary-e-mindrum/, viewed 29 Sep 2022.

    4. [S21] Bruce Larson, 8932 Northwood Pkwy, Mpls 55427.