Vernes Gudmundson

St. Charles, Vernes E. Gudmundson, 91, of St. Charles passed away peacefully Monday, October 22, 2012 at Zumbrota Health Services. Born Vernes Ethel Glenna on April 15, 1921 in Fillmore County to Elias and Sadie (Hawkinson) Glenna, she grew up in the Rushford area. Vernes married Floyd Gudmundson on December 28, 1939. The couple farmed near Utica until moving to Los Angeles, California in the late 1950's. While living in Los Angeles Vernes graduated from Licensed Practical Nursing Training and enjoyed taking classes for cake decorating. They lived in California for six years before returning to Utica to farm. Vernes worked for Camera Art of Lewiston for many years. Floyd died in 1999. In 2002 she moved in to St. Charles. In August of 2010 Vernes moved to St. Charles Assisted Living and recently to Zumbrota Health Services. Vernes was a faithful member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in St. Charles. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing bingo, playing cards and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is a former 4-H Leader. Survivors include her three children; Sharon (Neil) Jonas of Wanamingo, Stanley (Stella) Gudmundson of Winona and Jerry (Nancy) Gudmundson of Edina, 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a sister Joyce (Mark) Sievert of Kasson. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd, a son-in-law, one brother and six sisters. Funeral Services will be 11AM Friday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in St. Charles with The Reverend Larry LaDassor officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in St. Charles. Friends may call from 5-8PM Thursday at Hoff Funeral Service in St. Charles. They may also call one hour before services at the church. Please share a memory of Vernes at her on-line guestbook and view her Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Memorials are preferred to the church.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/344151