Both she and her husband worked part time for Ruth Kees Interior Designs in Hudson, doing painting, making curtains, slipcovers and other decorating articles. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. at the O'Connell Family Home in Hudson, with the Rev. Keith Lueneburg officiating. At the service Betty Fyksen was organist who accompanied the vocalist, Melissa Nakata. A visitation at the funeral home was from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery in Hudson where casketbearers were Doug Halberg, Ken Halberg, Bud Shaver, Randy Selle, Mike Hayes and David Nestrud.
Memorials are preferred.
Preceded in death by brother, Donald. He married Darlene Sherburn, also of Hudson, on July 7, 1949. Following his tour of duty, he was employed by United Refrigerator. After pursuing courses to become a draftsman, he continued his career at American Hoist and Derrick, Norris Dispensers, Erickson Industries and Thermo King. He retired in 1993 after 30 years at Stevens-Lee Co. in Minneapolis were he concluded his career as the Director of Engineering.