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Mary Cordes

August 21, 1912 — September 21, 2017

Mary Cordes, 105, of Lake City passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Lake City Care Center. She was born on August 21, 1912 to Joseph and Mary (Tissek) Frendt in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended school in St. Paul and then moved to the Lake City area. On September 6, 1934, she married Norman Cordes in Mount Pleasant Township. They farmed in the area until retiring in 1991, then moved to Lake City. Norman died October 8, 1994. Mary was a member of Immanuel Lutheran West Florence. She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her sons, Dennis Cordes of Ellsworth, Jerome (Diane) Cordes of Winona; 19 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Viola Harp in St. Paul; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman; two children, Joleen Bushweiler and Charles Cordes; four brothers and three sisters.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran West Florence with Reverend Stephen Kurtzahn officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel is assisting with the arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

SEP 25. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Immanuel Lutheran West Florence
33739 W Florence Ave
Lake City, MN 55041

Funeral Service

SEP 25. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)

Immanuel Lutheran West Florence
33739 W Florence Ave
Lake City, MN 55041
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