Rosella Ann (Libor) Hudson

Hudson, Rosella Ann (Libor) 81, of Elk River, died peacefully Feb. 18, 2018, of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was born April 5, 1936, in Delano, Minn., to Peter Paul Libor and Mary Therese (Kittock) Libor, the 11th of 17 children. Rosie married Thomas R. Hudson on June 26, 1955. They lived in Elk River where they owned Tom's Radio and TV Repair Service for more than 40 years. Rosie was a longtime employee of Cornelius Company and was a volunteer and member of the Elk River American Legion Auxiliary for 61 years. She enjoyed road trips across America, cruises, bird-watching, and gatherings at the family cabin in Remer. She is survived by children Deborah M. Hudson (Rick S. Pallansch); Thomas L. Hudson (Sherry Smith); Pamela A. Hudson; 3 step-grand- children; sisters Annette (Larry) Thielen and Mary (Mike) Dongoski; her longtime companion Jim Ku- chera; her late husband's siblings Penny Dobbins, Mary Lee Grand, George (JoAnn) Hudson, Warren (Marge) Hudson; and many family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, her parents, 6 sisters and 8 brothers. Celebration of Life Sat., April 28 at Elk Union Congregational Church. Visitation 3:30 pm, memorial service 4:30 pm. Reception 5:30-7:30 pm at the Elk River American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to U of M Alzheimer's Research (Grossman Center) or the Raptor Center Rehabilitation Fund via the University of Minnesota Foundation, PO Box 860266, Mpls MN 55455-0266. (giving.umn.edu) Arrangements: daresfuneralservice.com

Published on March 11, 2018