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Sylvia M. Altendorf Obituary – 12/19/2019


Sylvia M. Altendorf, age 84, of Maple Grove, formerly of Loretto, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, with family by her side.

Sylvia was born April 27, 1935 in Laketown Township, MN, to Henry and Isabelle (Glatzel) Rademacher.

She was united in marriage to Alfred L. Altendorf in 1955.

Alfred and Sylvia enjoyed family and many fun trips together, or a good game of cards.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Al; children Nancy, David, Mary in infancy, and Joseph in infancy; and son-in-law, Jeff.

She is survived by her children, Dan (Lauri), and Karen; grandchildren Elizabeth (John), Robert (Christie), Tim, Molly, Isaac, Katrina, Taylor and Kelly; great-grandchildren James, Evelyn, Carter, Ava Jo, and Liam; siblings Dolly, Norma, Nita, Linda, Sue and family friend Harriet; and many other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Medina. There will be a gathering of family and friends in the church from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the Mass. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Guardian Angels/Engel Hause, Albertville, MN.

Arrangements are with the Iten Funeral Home of Delano.

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