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Anna Nelson, 89, Blooming Prairie

Anna L. Nelson, 89 of Blooming Prairie died Monday afternoon, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. 

Anna Lucille Heatherton was born Nov. 22, 1925, in West Des Moines, Iowa, to William R. and Margaret (Daniels) Heatherton. Anna’s mother died when Anna was very young, so Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, Sr raised her. 

On Jan. 16, 1945, she married Vernon Nelson in Decorah, Iowa, where the couple made their home before moving to Rochester. Anna worked as a waitress at the Kahler Coffee Shop in Rochester, and then was hired by Methodist Hospital where she worked with adolescent patients and later in orthopedics. Vernon passed away in January 1994. 

Following her retirement, Anna moved to Blooming Prairie where she became a member of St. Columbanus Catholic Church. She enjoyed the companionship of her cats, going dancing and spending time with her family and friends. 

Anna is survived by her children, Marcia (Keith) Burfeind of Kimball, Minnesota, and Mike (Patti) Nelson of Albert Lea; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Her parents William and Margaret Heatherton, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly Sr., her husband Vernon Nelson, her daughters Marleen Nelson and Mary Beckrich and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie, with Father Steve Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville, Minnesota, at a later date. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In accordance with Anna’s wishes, her body has been donated to the Mayo Anatomical Bequest Program. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

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