Hermena Latour

Hermena Mary Latour, age 75, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, formerly of Maple Lake, Minnesota, died September 8, 2002. Hermena was born on June 26, 1927, at Rock Lake in Wright County, Minnesota. Hermena graduated from Maple Lake High School in 1945. She married Leo Anthony Latour, June 26, 1946, residing in Maple Lake. Leo and Hermena had five children before his death in 1956. Widowed with five children, Hermena moved to the Uptown area of Minneapolis. Hermena worked at Rainbow Cafe as a waitress until it was sold (approximately 19 years). Hermena began working at the Lincoln Del in St. Louis Park until her retirement. During her retirement she worked parttime at the Minneapolis Convention Center until her death. Hermena was a warm, concerned and loving person who touched many peoples lives. She loved camping and the out-of-doors, traveling with her family visiting nearly every state and traveling to many destinations in Europe. The family purchased a cabin on Rice Lake in Eden Valley, Minnesota, and for the past 25 years this was a favorite spot of hers, her children, grandchildren, friends and relatives. Hermena was an active member in her community. Held various offices in the American Legion Auxiliary, Calhoun Unit #231, where she was given a life-time membership. She volunteered countless hours of service to the Church of the Incarnation. She was a member of the Kenwood Garden Club and maintained the garden at Smith's Triangle. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Anna Fasching; and husband, Leo. Survived by daughters, Joan Solie (Curtis), Carloyn Latour, Diane Landberg (Robert); sons, Linus (Sharon) and Michael; brothers, Herman Fasching (Carol), Michael (Carol); sisters, Marylis Bayden (Harold), Mary Ann Knott (Donald), Jane Lender; her precious grandchildren, Jeremy, Sarah, Laura, Hannah and Adam Latour, Anthony, Katherine, Emily, Margaret Landberg; and great-grandson, Theodore Landberg. Many thanks to all of those who had Hermena in their thoughts and prayers. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, Sept. 12 at Incarnation Church, 3817 Pleasant Ave S.., Mpls. Interment St. Timothy's Cemetery, Maple Lake, MN. Visitationi 5-8 PM Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the funeral chapel, and 1 hour prior to Mass. Vigil Prayer Service 7 PM Wednesday, Sept. 11. Washburn-McReavy Davies Chapel 23rd & Hennepin Ave S. 612-377-2203

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Hermena Latour

September 10, 2002

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Hermena Latour

September 10, 2002

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