Marda Gail Berndtson

Marda Gail Berndtson obituary, Burnsville, MN

Marda Gail Berndtson

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Marda Berndtson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by White Funeral Home - Apple Valley on Mar. 18, 2026.
Berndtson, Marda G., age 90 of Burnsville, passed away March 16, 2026. Preceded in death by loving husband of 68 years, Austin; her parents Stanley and Elva Blewett; her brother James Blewett; and her son-in-law Garry Strand.

Gail is survived by her children Vicki (Ken) Lucas, Barbara Strand, and Robert (Elaine) Berndtson; grandchildren Jonathan (Fiancée Dana Brown) Berndtson, James (Fiancée Jennifer Pawlowski) Berndtson, Kelsey (Cameron) Nelson, Garrett Strand, and Anika (Sam Dunn) Strand; precious great-granddaughters Stella Berndtson, McKay, and Brighton Nelson.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 8, 2026, at White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Avenue, Apple Valley, MN. Gathering of family and friends starting at 10:30 AM. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 12:30 PM.

Memorials preferred to the donor's favorite charity.

Condolences at www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Upcoming Events

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

White Funeral Home

14560 Pennock Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124

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