Mary Distad

Funeral services for Mary Anne Distad of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea. Pastor Dwight Netzer will officiate. Friends may call Monday from 4 until 7 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery .

Mary died on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Albert Lea Medical Center . She was 81 years of age.

Mary was born on August 18, 1927 in Mankato , MN , the daughter of Theo and Alice Nickels. After high school graduation, Mary moved to Albert Lea and was employed as a nurse’s aid at St Johns Lutheran Home. Later in life she also volunteered her time at St Johns . Mary was a member of TOPS and enjoyed watching old western movies. One of her most precious moments was spending time with her grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her children; Debra (Clint) Williams of Tulsa, OK, John Webber of Albert lea, MN, Kim Webber of Albert Lea, MN, and Rosemary Webber of Albert Lea, MN. Grandchildren include; Kevin, Joshua, Bradley, Dustin, Daniel, Colton and Marquita. Great grandchildren include; Daylia, Leah, Christopher and Jordan. Also surviving are two sisters; Evelyn of Mankato, MN, and Tootie of Waterville, MN.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Sister Ella, Brother Elmer and niece Diane.