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Betty Ahlness

Betty Ahlness obituary

Betty Ahlness Obituary

Betty Ahlness (Neisen), 96 of Walker, and formerly of Minneapolis and New Ulm, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Betty was the daughter of Fred and Lulu Neisen (Wagner). She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth L. Ahlness, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage, and brother Loren W. Neisen.

Betty is survived by sons Jon (Pat) and Stefan. Betty was a proud grandmother to three grandchildren, Michael, Lisa, Angie English (Bryan), and five great-grandchildren.

Private memorial service. Interment at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls. Memorials preferred to the Communication Center of State Services for the Blind, 2200 University Ave. W. Suite 240, St Paul, MN 55114-1840

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Pilot-Independent on Dec. 31, 2025.

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