Cindra Marie Bradford, 65, Kasson
Cindra Marie Bradford, 65, of Kasson, MN passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, due to complications of metastatic small cell lung cancer. She was in good hands and in comfort at Mayo Palliative Care in Rochester. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born March, 29, 1958, to David and Phyllis Bradford.
Cindra attended Kasson Mantorville school while growing up. She enjoyed riding snowmobile by the Mantorville golf course. She fell in love and married Richard D. Fennell. They had two children, Bailey D. Fennell and Heather L. Fennell. She then went and worked for the forestry in Montanna. She worked hard and received her GED in New Mexico. She came back to Minnesota and finished college as legal secretary. She then began her career at Hormel corporate. She retired there after 25 years and enjoyed being a grandmother to Branden J. Mikkelson. She taught him how to play baseball. She cared and loved with all her heart.
Cindra was a fun loving, strong and caring person to everyone. Her faith helped her believe. Her smile was like sunshine, warming your soul. She enjoyed movies "Twilight", music "Mercy Me, Blue Man Group. Baking "pumpkin bars and cookies" and taking care of her garden. She enjoyed going to the Kasson Legion and listening to her friend Jeff Reinartz play live music.
Cindra is survived by her sisters Jody (Bradford) Liudaul and Stephanie Hallisey; Nieces Candace Rath, Chrissy Rath and Jennah Warren. Nephew Lloyd Henslin, her children Bailey Fennell and Heather Fennell, her Grandson Branden Mikkelson, Aunt Nancy Gronvold, and Cousins Lisa Dorcshner, Rebecca Zachary, Cheryl, Susie, and Betty Dutton. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Vickie Hallisy.
A Celebration of Life will be yet to be announced. Cindra donated her body to Mayo. Her eyes have given someone the gift of sight. The family will discuss a date/time to be held at the Peace Church in Rochester. Details will be posted in the Dodge County Independent as well as on Facebook.
Condolences and memorials may be sent to; 46 E Veterans Memorial Hwy Apt 101 Kasson, MN 55944.