Ileen Ann Anderson

Anderson, Ileen Ann (Fladmo) Early in the morning of Thursday, May 2, the world lost a most treasured Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma and friend. In recent years, Ileen experienced several physical setbacks; however, she always had a positive attitude and lived a full and meaningful life despite these setbacks. At her home at Elim Shores Assisted Living in Eden Prairie, over the past few years, Ileen was often seen in the lobby welcoming and greeting people with her warm and sincere smile. Ileen was born in Hanska, MN on the Fladmo family farm on May 12, 1937 to Gilbert Emil Fladmo and Margaret Caroline (Hock) Fladmo. She graduated from Hanska High School, class of 1955. A month later on July 2, 1955 Ileen married Melbourne Arden Anderson at Zion Lutheran Church in Hanska. They were married for 64 years until Mel's death on March 19, 2020. Ileen's Christian faith was foundational to her life. She rarely missed church or Bible study, especially in her retirement years. Ileen was a full time mom until her youngest child, Jayne, went to kindergarten. She then enrolled in cosmetology school. After graduation, she worked cutting, styling and setting hair at the Masonic Home in Bloomington. When the family moved to Paynesville, MN in 1970, Ileen went to work at the salon, Koronis Kurlette, eventually becoming one of the owners. Ileen's creative and artistic talents were mastered and appreciated over the years. Whether it was through sewing dresses for herself and her daughters, a tailoring class, a cake decorating class, Swedish weaving afghans for her grandchildren or taking painting classes later in life, Ileen expressed her talents in so many beautiful ways. Ileen is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Margaret, her husband, Mel, and her great-grandson, Mason Blumberg. She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Laurie J. (Rev. William B.) MacLean and their children, Ted (Maggie) MacLean, Anna (Michael) Coffey and their daughters, Emma and Allie, Grace (Michael) Perillo and their sons, Thomas and Murphy, and Julia MacLean; Larry J. (Debra) Anderson and their children, Rachel (Eddie) Abarca and their daughter, Elena, and Tyler Anderson; Jayne M. Anderson (Gary Robinson) and her children, Heather (Michael) Blumberg, their daughter, Arietta, and their son, Bennett, Eric Roosden (Tyler Roosden), and Robert Roos. Ileen is also survived by her sisters, Betty Lou (the late Merrill) Anderson and Gaylene (Norman) Weiske, and her sister-in-law, Janice (the late Dennis) Blomeke, and many nieces and nephews. There will be a service celebrating both Ileen and Melbourne on Friday, May 31 (which would have been Mel's 90th birthday) at 12:00 noon (visitation at 11:00) at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis officiated by their son-in-law, Bill. To attend the funeral virtually please go to https://mtolivet.org/livestream/. Reception and lunch to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to Elim Shores, ATTN: Philanthropy, 7900 Timber Lake Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 God, in Christ's rising from the dead, you conquered death and opened the gates to everlasting life. Renew our trust in you that by the power of your love we shall one day be brought together again with all your saints. Amen. ELW p.285 Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

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Ileen Ann Anderson

May 12, 1937 - May 2, 2024

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Ileen Ann Anderson

May 12, 1937 - May 2, 2024

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