Dressen, Annette Mary 70, passed away from heart failure on Sept. 28, 2021 in Minnetonka, Minn. Annette graduated from Pipestone High School and attended St. Cloud School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse in many Minneapolis area hospitals and clinics during her long career, including the University of Minnesota, Miller Hospital, Aeotek, BrightStarCare, Nicollet Health Services, Neuro-Surgical Associates and home healthcare for families. She is survived by her two daughters, Dacia Hammouda (Tahar) from Chamalières, France and Emily Dressen (Jose Ramirez) from Golden Valley, Minn.; her sister, Julie Hefflinger (Dave) from Omaha, Neb.; her thee grandsons and eight nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered fondly by her many close friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Annette was preceded in death by parents, Anna and Julius Nicholsen from Pipestone, Minn. and her sister, Nancy Kay Olson (Brad) from Kalispell, Mont. Family memorial services will be held later this fall.

Published on October 24, 2021


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