Norma Jean Willander was born on February 2, 1930, in Clarkfield to Oscar and Emilia (Anderson) Willander. She was baptized and confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church, Clarkfield. She attended and graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1948. Norma was united in marriage to George A. Rosen on April 13, 1951, at Redland, Maryland. George died May 15, 1962. Norma later married Edwin C. Hiepler on September 3, 1966, in Clarkfield. Norma was a housewife and nurses aide among many things, but most of all she was a beloved mother and grandmother. Norma passed away Wednesday, December 23, 1992, at the age of 62 in the Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota. She is survived by Gregory Rosen of St. Paul, Minnesota, Roger Albertson of Lynd, Minnesota, Gloria and Dennis Larson of Odessa, Minnesota, and Karl and Karyn Hiepler of Big Stone City, South Dakota; six grandchildren, Stephanie, Genevieve, and Jeremiah Albertson, Leah, Gemariah, and Joshua Larson; brothers and sisters, Edgar, Eldon and his wife Ramona, Ethel Beck, Alicia Peterson and her husband Wayne, Wendell and his wife June, William and his wife Pat, and Irvin and his wife Brenda; and hundreds of dear friends and relatives. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Emilia; husband, George; daughter, Nancy Albertson; and brothers, Delmer and Howard. Funeral Service: Saturday, December 26, 1992, 2:00 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiant: Pastor Dave Mesner Organist: Kathy DuFrane Soloist: Ross Riecke "The Old Rugged Cross" "The Lord's Prayer" Honorary Casket Bearers: Jody Beck, Thomas Willander, Stephanie Albertson, Leah Larson, Genevieve Albertson, Gemariah Larson, Jeremiah Albertson, Joshua Larson Active Casket Bearers: James Beaman, Wayde Peterson, John Haugland, Aaron Willander, James Jonsten, Howard Willander Final Resting Place: Fridhem Cemetery, Tyro Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota