Viola "Sally" Marcella Amundsen

1923 - 2010

Viola "Sally" Marcella Amundsen obituary, 1923-2010

BORN

1923

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Kapala-Glodek-Malone Funeral Home

7800 Bass Lake Road

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Viola "Sally" Amundsen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 29, 2010.

Amundsen (Huston), Viola "Sally: age 87 of New Hope, Minnesota passed away October 28, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by husband of 66 years, Charles "Bob"; children, Teresa (Francis) Kuehn, Mary Lou (John) Galzki, Jeannie (Rodney) Zank, Nancy Lindberg; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Volunteered at North Memorial Hospital gift shop, Northridge Nursing Home, and was president of Northside Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Sally wished to donate her body to the University of Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM Monday, November 1, 2010, Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Road, Crystal, Minnesota. Visitation beginning at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 31, 2010 and concluding with a prayer service at 5:00 PM at Kapala-Glodek Malone Funeral Home, 7800 Bass Lake Road, New Hope, Minnesota. Additional visitation at the church 1 hour prior to Mass. Memorials preferred. Arrangements under the direction of Kapala-Glodek-Malone Funeral Home, New Hope, Minnesota (763) 535-4112.

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November 4, 2010

Dear Bob and family:

So sorry to hear of Sally's passing. She was one of many "mom's" all of us kids had on 6th street during our childhood. With so many watchful eyes on us, it was hard to get away with anything on that block. (A good thing I'm sure.)

Peace and prayers
Jim McLean

November 1, 2010

We were so sorry to hear aboiut Sally, we know how much all of you will miss her. Love, Jerry and Sherry Sorenson

October 31, 2010

Bob and family,
We were sorry to hear about Sally's passing.You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Susie (Schendel)Jordan (Buffalo, Mn)

October 31, 2010

Lori Wosick-Hein

Nancy & Family...so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your mother. She will forever be in your hearts.

October 31, 2010

Colette Anderson

Bob, I am sorry for you loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Colette K. Anderson

October 30, 2010

Our family is thinking about and praying for your family, Teresa. So sad for your loss. We love you very much. Pam, Matt, Clay and Martin Wilkens

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