Wondra (Johnson), Delores Ardys Age 94, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully in her home on hospice care on 11-26-2021. "Dee" was born on 6-1-1927 in Strandburg, SD and grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Strandburg High School at the age of 16 and was Valedictorian. Dee moved to the Twin Cities at the age of 18 and worked for the Department of Agriculture until she met Hilman Wondra on the dance floor of the Prom in St. Paul. She married "Hil" on 11-26-1955 and began raising their family. Dee worked for Hil's real estate company, "Wondra Realty" as an administrative assistant. She was also active in her church in various capacities up until the month before she died. She especially loved being a grandma. She loved caring for her home, caring for others and was available to those who needed her wisdom, her wit, her love and "no-nonsense" approach to life. Dee also loved watching the hummingbirds feed, going to the cabin, playing "Farkle" and giving belly rubs to her grand- dogs. She is preceded in death by her spouse of 60 years, her parents and her 9 siblings. She is survived by daughters Deb Pope (Steve), Bloomington; Barb Palkovich (Jeff), Otsego; granddaughter Jordan Palkovich (Blake), Prior Lake and many nieces and nephews, great- nieces and nephews. Dee will be missed by many who loved her and had the privilege of knowing her. We are glad you are dancing again with Hil and reunited with your loved ones in heaven. Visitation is on Tuesday, December 7th , from 4-7 at Gill Brothers Funeral Home, 9947 Lyndale Ave So in Bloomington and her service will be on Wednesday, December 8 th at 10:30 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington. A lunch and interment at Ft. Snelling to follow. GILLBROTHERs.com BLOOMINGTON, MN 952 888 7771

Published on December 5, 2021