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Zella KROSHUS Obituary

Age 97 Passed away on August 31, 2016 Zella was born on March 19, 1919 on a farm outside of Neinville, Iowa to Fred D. Nichols and Clara Maude (Baer) Nichols. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Marcellus (Marcy) Kroshus in 1990; daughter Sharon 2001; five brothers and two sisters. Survived by son Roger (Cathy) Kroshus; son-in-law Tom Beedle; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Shephard of the Valley in Afton, MN at 11 am. Visitation one hour prior to service and a luncheon to follow after the service. Private interment at Fort Snelling will be held at a later time. The family wants to express their appreciation to the Lakeview Hospice staff for all their care and kindness provided to Zella.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 4, 2016.

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September 8, 2016

Dori, Terry, and Beedle family:
so sorry to hear about Zella. She was one of a kind, and will
be missed very much. Reunited with Marcy and Sharon, and
many loved ones.
Martha Honetschlager

Heidi Beedle

September 4, 2016

Grandma Zella,

Farewell to my strong and

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Afton, MN

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