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Willette N. Andersen

August 28, 2017 — February 16, 2015

Willette Norine Andersen, 62, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2015 at Seasons Hospice after a courageous battle with uterine cancer. Willette was born September 2, 1952 in Minneapolis to Norris and Wilma (Bartz) Svien. Willette was a 1970 graduate of Bloomington Kennedy High School and then went on to receive her Associates Degree from Minnesota School of Business. She married Paul Andersen in Minneapolis on December 29, 1973. Willette was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and a member of the church choir. She enjoyed shooting sports, sewing, quilters club and crafts of all types. Willette was a strong yet quiet and loving woman that always put her family first and was very giving of her time. She will be dearly missed. Willette is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Paul of Rochester; daughter, Melony (Jerome) Brown of Apple Valley, MN; brother, Norman (Jean) Svien of Prior Lake, MN and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Wilma. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1212 12th Ave. NW, Rochester. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, February 20, 2015 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester and one hour prior to the service at the church. The Rev. Karna Hagen will be officiating with entombment at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
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Visitation

Friday, February 20, 2015

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

1212 12th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes

5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901

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