Alida Nordgren

Alida M. Nordgren died October 30, 2013 at Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic, Wisconsin at the age of 97 years. Alida was born September 15, 1916 in Florence, South Dakota to Anna (Martinson) and Ludvig Thorkelson. She married Lloyd and together raised two boys. Alida worked for many years as a machine shop inspector in Minneapolis. She enjoyed artificial flower arranging and a good garage sale. Alida is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, her son Dale, her sister Norma and her brother Nels. She will be sadly missed by her son Dewey, her daughter-in-law Lona Nordgren, grandchildren Kristi (John Friermuth) Ross and Tao (Warren) Kadlac, as well as her great-grandchildren Marshall and Quinten Kadlac; great grandchildren Austin, Harrison and Preston Kern; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends. A funeral service will be held at Hillside Cemetery Chapel in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11) with Pastor Joe Sir officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster Wisconsin. Online Condolences can be made to www.swedberg-taylor.com.