Mary Haagenson

Mary Ann Haagenson, 85, of Garfield, Minnesota, passed away on September 22, 2024, at her home. 

Mary Ann Haagenson was born on May 10, 1939, in rural Hoffman, Minnesota, to Albin and Inga Larson. She was the youngest of 17 children. She attended school in Hoffman, participated in choir, and was the Valedictorian of her class. 

On February 28, 1958, Mary was united in marriage to Dennis Haagenson. After marriage, they settled in Rogers, MN, then later move Bloomington, MN. They were blessed with three children- Rhonda, Richard, and Rita. Mary was known as a kind and gentle person and would nanny for her neighbors before she started in the workforce herself. While living in Bloomington, Mary and Dennis enjoyed dancing every Friday night at the Legion. She worked for Philllips-Temro for about 30 years. They lived closely to the shop where she worked, and Mary just had to go right outside her back gate to get there. 

After retirement, the couple moved to Garfield, where she and Dennis have resided since 2000. Before retirement, Mary and Dennis enjoyed many memories with their family at the cabin on Long Lake in Paynesville, MN. When they moved back to Garfield, they would become Texas “snowbirds”, as Mary got less fond of the winters as she got older. While in Texas, they would go to weekend Bingo Parties held by the neighbors in their community. Mary also enjoyed gardening and had over 200 different Hostas.

Mary is survived by her husband, Dennis; children, Rhonda (Ron) Prokott, Richard (Wendy) Haagenson, Rita (Chuck) Nelson; grandchildren, Kristin Haggenson (Ryan Pittsenburger), Sawyer Haagenson, Kelsey (Tom) Heeron, Seth Rehwaldt (Jamie), Sutton (Annalise) Rehwaldt, Nicholas (Chris) Nelson, Brian (Amy) Nelson; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Georgia Dalum; and brother-in-law, Curt (Mavis) Haagenson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albin and Inga; 16 siblings; brother-in-law, Dayton Haagenson; and sisters-in-law, Candace Bowden and Nancy Kelley.