Ann Marie (Nordquist) Balfanz

Ann Marie Balfanz (Nordquist), age 72 of Kissimmee, Florida, and formerly of Brooklyn Center and Elk River, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 7, 1950 in Elk River, MN to Raymond and Pearl.

Ann enjoyed quilting, playing cards, and spending time with her family -especially her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Balfanz; and parents, Raymond Godfread Nordquist and Pearl Marie Nordquist Buckman (Weber).

Ann is survived by her children, Christine Nuijens, Clayton Nordquist (Jill), Naomi Balfanz (Chris Carson), Raymond Balfanz (Heather Ruseng); grandchildren, Michael, Raymond, Amanda, Kjarra, Julia, Phoenix, Kieran, Richard, Keiana; great-grandchildren, Tristan, Madison, Mason, Aspen, Boston, Elana, McKenzie, Isabella, Annabeth, Axel, Ryder, Riley, Raiden, Willow, and one on the way; siblings, Rosie Papesh (Loren), Donna Hauan (Wally), Chuck Nordquist (Mona), Mary Sinn, Cece Erickson (Ron), John Nordquist (Linda), Arnold Nordquist (Linda); and many other family and friends.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Oak Knoll Cemetery, 511 13th Ave N, Princeton, MN. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at the Princeton VFW, 133 N Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN.

Serving the family is Dare’s Funeral Home of Elk River, MN. 763-441-1212. www.daresfuneralhome.com

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