Agnes Anderson

Agnes A. Anderson, age 71, of Oak Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly and was pronounced deceased on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at her summer home in Siren, WI. Agnes was born July 18, 1943 in Frederic, a daughter of the late Isadore and Mildred (Hawkinson) Hakseth. She grew up on the family farm in Siren, attending local schools, and was a 1961 graduate of Siren High School. On July 7, 1962, Agnes married Warren "Sparky" Anderson at Siren United Methodist Church, and they settled in the Twin Cities area. Sparky passed away on October 26, 1996. Agnes volunteered and then was employed by Independent School District (ISD) 15 St. Francis for over 25 years, and was a member of the paraprofessional union. She is a member of the United Methodist Church of Anoka and provided over 35 years of service to the Cub Scouts as a Den Mother and the Boy Scouts as Troop Committee and Fundraising Chair which included selling wreaths. Agnes also belonged to various bowling leagues and neighborhood card clubs. She was an avid knitter and sold numerous items at area craft shows. She was a definite coffee lover, and also enjoyed tending her gardens, attending auctions and garage sales, and going to the casino. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sparky; a grandson, Jack; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen and Myron Smith; brother-in-law, Gilbert Anderson; sisters-in-law, Shirley Anderson and Jackie Anderson; and brother-in-law, Howard Gade. Agnes is survived by three sons: Krag (Joan) Anderson; Kalin (Chris) Anderson; and Kirk (Haley) Anderson; a daughter, Kirsten (Jeff) Statema; and grandson, Sawyer. Also surviving are brothers: Charlie (Cheryl) Hakseth, Arthur Hakseth, Wally (Peggy) Hakseth, and David Hakseth; sisters: Liz (Denis) Simonsen and Veda Gade; and brothers-in-law, Elmer (Donna) Anderson and Roger Anderson; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation for Agnes Anderson will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2014, from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home - Siren Chapel. The memorial service honoring Agnes' life will be conducted at 11:00 am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00 am) on Monday, Sep.22nd, at Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Gilbert White officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the church followed by a committal service and burial at Lakeview Cemetery south of Hertel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Webster, Grantsburg, & Siren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com .