Delano Herald Journal

Serving the communities of Delano, Loretto, Montrose, MN, and the surrounding area

Body identified as Ellen Annala



A man scouting out a hunting spot found the badly decomposed
remains of 87-year-old Ellen Annala in French Lake Township Oct. 24, reported
the Wright County Sheriff’s Department.

The elderly woman was reported missing by family members
Aug. 11, and during the following weeks, an extensive search was conducted.

Sheriff’s deputies and reserve officers, K-9 units, mounted
patrol, area fire departments, family and friends assisted in looking for
Annala. However, the efforts were not successful.

Annala was found on the east side of French Lake. The area
is heavily wooded with thick underbrush.

An autopsy was performed, but the cause of death has yet
to be determined.

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