Alice Marie Topness

Alice Marie Topness, 92, of rural Lanesboro died Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Park Lane Estates where she had been a resident for several years.

Alice Marie Ady was born August 1, 1923 in Elk River, Minnesota to Clarence and Sylvia Ady.  She married Clarence Topness on June 15, 1953 in Decorah, Iowa.  In addition to farming with her husband, Alice worked for many years at Rush Products in Rushford, MN.  She was a talented gardener, cook, and baker.  She also loved to crochet, knit, quilt, and sew.  Alice was a hard worker, but always had time for her grandchildren.

Alice is lovingly remembered by her daughter Janet Mensink, of Lime Springs, Iowa; two sons: Lee Topness (address unknown), and Gene (Vicky)Topness or rural Lanesboro.  Eight grandchildren: Jerry Nagel, Cindy Mayfield, Tammy Harvey, Erik Topness, Aaron Topness, Amber Arends, Michael Topness, and Mark Topness. Thirteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence in 1997, and brother Clarence Ady, and son in law Allen Mensink.

A Funeral Service service will be held at 1:30 PM Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Elstad Lutheran Church in Lanesboro with Pastor Marie AK Anderson officiating.  A committal service will follow the service in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour before the service at the church.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is assisting the family with arrangements, 507-867-4310. rileyfuneralhomes.com.

2015