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Ardell Sondra Barsness
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Ardell Sondra Barsness, of Oak Park Heighs, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023 after a decade-long battle with dementia. She was 89 years old.
Survived by loving family and friends: Sons - Steven Barsness, Curtis Barsness (Jody), Scott Barsness; Daughter - Cynthia Barsness; Grandchildren - Randall Crumpler, Alecia Crumpler, Heidi Elmquist (Tim), Jamie Barsness; Great-Grandchildren - Emily Crumpler (Joris), Ethan Crumpler, Evalynn Elmquist; Sister-in-law - Gayle Mason; Cousin - Leo Westervelt.
Preceded in death by: Raymond Charles Barsness (husband), Helen Marvel Mason (mother), Willis Mason, Sr, (father), Willis Mason, Jr. (brother), Susan Lynn Barsness (daughter-in-law).
Family to hold a private memorial service at a future date.
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