Helga Anderson

Helga Anderson, 90, of East Grand Forks, MN died Sunday, October 24, 2010 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. Helga Sannes was born June 25, 1920 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Salve and Tarjar (Reisland) Sannes. She grew up and attended school in Walle Township and Bygland Township. Helga married Leonard Anderson. Helga worked at Tufte Manor from 1976 until her retirement in 2003. Helga is survived by: Brother: Thor Sannes - East Grand Forks, MN Sisters: Julia Upsahl - Seattle, WA Selma Espinoza - Sacramento, CA Grandchildren: Todd (Deb) Leach - Grand Forks, ND Natalie (Jon) Norderhus - Apple Valley, MN Great Grandchildren: Jasmin, Mckenzi, Madison, Alyssa and Alex. Great Great Grandchildren: Kayden and Myles Niece: Linda Hillier - Grand Forks Nephews: Ricky (Gwen) Sannes - Climax, MN Ronnie (Jane) Sannes - East Grand Forks, MN Larry Sannes-Grand Forks, ND Scott (Amy) Sannes - Moorhead, MN Steve (Jackie) Sannes - Grand Forks, ND Great Niece's: Amber Hillier, Megan and Haley Sannes Great Nephew : Aaron Hillier and Toby Sannes Great Great Niece -"Best Friend" - Mercedes Hillier She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard; brothers, Dreng, Tharald, and Halvor; sister, Gertrude; and a daughter Shirley. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 10:30 AM in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 South 42nd St., Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Interment will be at the Alida Cemetery, Alida, MN. An online guest book may be signed at www.amundsonfuneralhome.com