Cindy Lou Torgeson

Minnesota CityCindy Lou Torgeson, 63, of Minnesota City, died Friday, July 18, 2014 at Winona Health.Cindy was born April 16, 1951 to Burt and Ida (Thompson) Frauenkron in Houston, MN. She attended high school in Houston and on September 1, 1979 she married Harry Torgeson. Cindy recently retired from TRW in Winona after working there for over 28 years.Cindy loved to cook and bake. She particularly enjoyed cooking for her family and was known for her deviled eggs she often made for her son-in-laws. As a people type of person, Cindy enjoyed visiting with others, especially chatting with family and friends at the campground. One of her favorite activities was going on car rides with her husband, Harry. Cindy was am enjoyable person and loved her family very much.Cindy is survived by her son, John Torgeson of Winona, three step-daughters, Tammy (Bob) Bigelow of Winona, Lisa (Joe) Jacobson of Winona, and Tina (Brian) Hjelmeland of Stockton; 13 grandchildren; siblings, Karine Pruka, Susie Vandervort, Joan Pruka, Michael Frauenkron, and John Frauenkron; and many nieces, nephews, and good friends.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, F. Harold "Harry"; grandson, Baby Joey, and sister, Sharon Pruka.Services for Cindy will be held 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview, MN led by funeral celebrant Brittany Horton. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Winona.
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