Betty Mae (Gunderson) Sandell

Betty M. Sandell, age 90, of South Haven, died peacefully Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield, Minnesota where she resided for two years and three months.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Zion United Methodist Church in South Haven, Minnesota with Pastor Lori Artner officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at Lake Union Covenant Cemetery. Funeral services will be webcast on the funeral home website.

Betty Mae Gunderson was born May 24, 1932, in French Lake Township to John Edwin and Betsy (Olean) Gunderson. She grew up in the Annandale area. On August 28, 1948, Betty was united into marriage to Franklin Sandell. Together they lived in Annandale before their move to Lake Union where she remained for 70 years. Betty was a homemaker for her family and assisted with farming. Betty enjoyed embroidering towels and pillowcases. Betty was known for her contributions to the church's bake sales. She had a talent for culinary and baking; some of her specialties included homemade chocolate cake with her chocolate frosting, cinnamon rolls, no-bake cookies and her goulash. After Franklin passed away, she could be found at Mom's Place in South Haven having coffee and visiting with her friends. Betty also enjoyed playing cards, and most importantly spending time with her family.

Betty is survived by her children, John (Joyce) Sandell of South Haven, Gary (Debbie) Sandell of Cokato, and Paul (Mary) Sandell of South Haven; four grandchildren, Julie (Rob), Jason, Michael (Jessica), Morgan (Elena); five great-grandchildren, Allen (Allissa), Ashley, Harper, Blake, and Hannah; one great-great-grandson, Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin Sandell; parents, John Edwin and Betsy Gunderson; grandson, John Jr.; sisters Eleanor, Evelyn, and Mabel; and brother, Albert.

Casket bearers will be Jason, Mike, Morgan Sandell, Julie, Robert, Allen Volk, Elena Nicholoff, and Andy Widmark. The honorary casket bearer will be Ashley Volk. Sharon Planer and Jarett Edwards will provide music for the service.

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