Virginia Mary Marceau Flann

Flann, Virginia Mary Marceau
passed away on May 5, 2011. Virginia was born in Belgrade, Minnesota on March 28, 1924. She was affectionately known as Ginny to her many friends and family. Ginny was raised in Minneapolis and married Harold W. Flann on June 5, 1948. They lived on Minnesota's Iron Range for many years. Ginny enjoyed sewing, crafts, painting, golf, boating and above all, her friends and family. She forged many special friends that have been a part of her life for more than 50 years. After Harold's passing in 1979, Ginny enjoyed traveling to Europe, Spain, Norway, China and Hawaii. She also enjoyed her cabin on Lake Vermillion and her home in Mesa, Arizona. Ginny found a second love in Les Hafdahl with whom she spent 20 years of joy. Les passed away in 2007. Ginny is survived by her three children, Linda (Denny) Nelson, Sun Lakes, AZ; Anita (John) Shontz, Helena, MT; and Paul (Cheryl) Flann, Savage, MN. She also leaves behind her special grandchildren, Brian Nelson, Scott (Brenda) Nelson, Nick (Jessica) Shontz, Alicia (Drew) Flann Zarges and Lindsey (Matt) Flann Tyson. Her four great grandchildren (Collin, Hannah, Lauren and Cole) knew her and will miss Grandma Ginny. She also loved Les' children and called them her own. Survivors include Rich (Linda) Hafdahl, White Bear Lake, MN; Mark (Joanne) Hafdahl, Fargo, ND; Tom (Deanna) Hafdahl, Gilbert, MN; Jim Hafdahl, Virginia, MN; Bob (Karen) Hafdahl, White Bear Lake, MN and Bill (Judy) Hafdahl, Virginia, MN. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Sunshine Acres, 3405 N. Higley Road in Mesa, Arizona 85215. This children's home was a favorite non-profit organization of Ginny's. Memorial services will be held at Windsor Park, Mesa, AZ and Virginia, MN at a later date.