Elsie D. Stickley, lifelong resident of the Medford area, died November 11, 2011 at Pleasant Manor Care Center in Faribault.
Elsie was born April 4, 1922 in Merton Township, rural Steele County, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Meyer) Dunker. She was united in marriage to Glen Stickley on April 16, 1941 at Trinity Lutheran in Medford. The couple made their home on a farm in Merton Township, raising two daughters. Elsie was a farm wife and spent most of her life living on the family farm in Merton Township. Elsie enjoyed raising a large garden while working alongside her husband on the farm. She loved entertaining family and friends that visited the farm. Elsie moved into Medford in 1998. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school for more than 25 years. Elsie’s life interest includes sewing, playing cards, listening to the Minnesota Twins and spending time with her family and friends.
Elsie is survived by her daughter Faye (Ron) Caron of Faribault; grandchildren Lori Haberman (LaVern Klocek) of Ellendale; Troy Vavra (Marsha Halvorson) of Owatonna; Christopher (Melissa) Vavra of Owatonna; Chad Caron of Faribault; Nicole Caron of Kenyon; great-grandchildren Bradly Haberman; Corey Haberman; Landen and Madysen Vavra; Owen Caron, and great-great-grandson, Brekken Haberman. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Glen; daughter, Sharon Vavra; three brothers and one sister.Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Medford with interment at Owatonna Memorial Gardens. Friends may greet the family on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Medford Funeral Home (310 East Central Avenue) from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral at the church on Wednesday. Arrangements completed with the Medford Funeral Home. Condolences may also be expressed at www.medfordfuneralhome.com.