Ann Hanauska

Ann M. Hanauska, age 70 of Albany, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 surrounded by her family at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Michael Naughton, O.S.B. officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery.Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Seven Dolors gathering area in Albany. Parish prayers will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the gathering area.

Ann Marie Imdieke was born April 4, 1941 in Riverside, California to Albert and Beata (Boeckerman) Imdieke. She was united in marriage to Donald "Don" Hanauska on June 10, 1961 at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove. She was a graduate of Melrose High School and worked at the Albany High School. Ann started Don's I-94 in Albany in 1979 and continued to work and own the store until her retirement.She was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany and the Christian Mothers.

Ann enjoyed the outdoors, flowers, having coffee with friends, traveling, and loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Don Hanauska of Albany; children, Bob (Julie) Hanauska of Albany and Julie (Jeremy) Glenz of Richmond; six grandchildren, Melissa, Ashley, Christopher, Sarah, Brody, and Carter; 1 great-grandson, Alex; and sister, Lila (Gary) Backes of St. Joseph.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents.

Serving as honorary bearers will be Melissa Lashinski, Ashley Hanauska, Christopher Hanauska, Sarah Hanauska, Brody Glenz, Carter Glenz, and members of the Christian Mothers.