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Della Mae Morley, 87, of New Richland and formerly of Owatonna, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at New Richland Care Center.

She was born February 14, 1933 in Lemond Township, Minnesota the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Utpadel) Willert. She graduated from Owatonna High School, Class of 1951.  She worked at Jefferson Bus Co. in Minneapolis as a bookkeeper, Jostens during the 1960's, and Central Coop Oil, Co. from 1970-1982.  She married Frank Morley on March 1, 1975 in Owatonna. 

She enjoyed antique shopping, gardening, traveling with Frank and helping her Mother and Father. 

She is survived by her 1st cousins, Doris Krause of New Richland, Dave Matson of Devils Lake, ND and Karen Hines of Owatonna; nieces, Laura (Shane) Zvorak of Owatonna, Lisa (Steve) Kluver of Albert Lea and Kari Lynn of Faribault; nephew, Danny (Maggie Willert of Geneva; sister-in-law, Diane Willert of Owatonna and 2nd cousin, Jim Krause of Hope.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Morley and brothers, Dale Willert and Glen (Beverly) Willert.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will be held March 7, 2020 at 11a.m. at Michaelson Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Klawiter officiating.  Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lemond Township. 

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