Margaret E. Spande

Margaret E. Spande, 84 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday May 1, 2013 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Jean Megorden officiating. Burial will take place in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. Visitation will be 4 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Margaret was born on November 26, 1928 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, Minnesota to the late Enoch and Edith Johnson. She grew up in Little Falls where she attended school and graduated from Little Falls Community High School. Margaret was united in marriage to Gustav Swenson in 1951 in Minneapolis, MN. On December 19, 1953, a daughter, Debra was born. While married to Gus, she worked at Berg’s Jewelry and later Lad ‘n’ Lassie. After the death of her husband, Margaret was later united in marriage on September 3, 1977 to Richard Spande at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls, MN. She owned and operated the Fashion Crossroads (ladies’ apparel) for 17 years until she retired in 1995.Margaret enjoyed planting flowers in her garden and had 2 green thumbs. She made several craft items to share with her family and friends, and of course the church craft sale. Margaret loved animals and shared 5 cats with her daughter. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and also belonged to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #112 and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #46. She was the most kind, loving and caring person. Her memory will live on through her daughter Debbie. Margaret is survived by daughter, Debbie of Little Falls, MN; brother, Bertel (Betty) Johnson of Little Falls, MN; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Enoch and Edith Johnson; husband, Gustav Swenson, and Dick Spande; sister, Bertha Bjornoos; and brother, Richard (Dottie) Johnson. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN (320)632-5242 www.shelleyfuneralchapels.com

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Margaret E. Spande

November 26, 1928 - April 26, 2013