Persella Adell Westberg

Persella Adell Westberg obituary

Persella Adell Westberg

Persella Westberg Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Coon Rapids on Aug. 23, 2025.

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At age 91, Della (Persella) Westberg passed away surrounded by her family and friends on August 20, 2025. She was survived by her Children - Deb (Tony) Kesler, Carol (Mike) Schwartz, Mel Nelson, Brad Nelson, Sheila Shellenbarger and Dawn Dunn. Grandchildren - David (Jess) Watson, Amy (Tony) Ascheman, Terry Higgins, Tim Higgins, Breanne Nelson, Josh Nelson, Cory (Katie) Dunn, Amanda Dunn, Cora Shellenbarger, Gina (Eric) Murphy, Kyle (Wendy) Shellenbarger and Jason Johnson. Great Grandchildren - Wes Watson, Alec Higgins, Devin Higgins, Taylor (Joe) Mithun, Andrew Higgins, Nickolas Higgins, Mason Higgins, Nolan Nelson, Lauren Morgan, David Shellenbarger, Gabe Shellenbarger, Leo Shellenbarger, Myla Hale, Corbin Hale, Wyatt Hale, Kaylee Dunn, Colton Olson, Camdyn Dunn, Thaddeus Dunn, Sawyer Dunn and Vivian Wirth. Great great Grandchildren - Joey Mithun Jr. and Jace Mithun. She loved the chaos and noise of such a large family and getting away on long road trips and travel. Come join us in the Celebration of her life with Visitation at 1:00 followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 on Thursday, August 28th at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Boulevard.

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