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Ordella Bladow

January 26, 1923 — October 20, 2010

Ordella Ione Chilson was born on January 26, 1923 to parents Joseph and Effie (Rein) Chilson at their family home in Veblen, SD. Ordella was baptized on April 1, 1923 by Pastor Martin Lien. She was confirmed on September 26, 1937 by Rev. James Kalk at Branvold Lutheran Church in Victor, South Dakota. Ordella grew up in the Veblen and New Effington, South Dakota area where she attended Lein Township Country School until the 8th grade.



In 1941, Ordella was united in marriage to Harold Schultz. To this union, they were blessed with six children. In 1959, she was united in marriage to Elmer Bladow where they were blessed with one daughter. They made their home in the towns of New Effington, Veblen, Johnson and Graceville and Washington State. Ordella held different jobs including: Woody’s Cafe, Red Owl grocery store, the Barry Liquor Store, the Golf Course; she owned a Bar Cafe in Johnson and also did some house cleaning.



Ordella was involved in the Ladie’s Aide at Mount Olive Church and a volunteer at the Senior Center. Ordella enjoyed playing cards with friends, doing jig saw puzzles, playing bingo, and baking and canning.



Ordella died on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Grace Home in Graceville with her family by her side. She had lived to reach the age of 87 years.



Ordella is survived by her children: Delas (Shelia) Schultz of Claire City, SD, Gail (Joe) Gettle of Lidgerwood, ND, Robert (Cheryl) Schultz of Claire City, SD, Lynn Patterson (fiance Mike Fischer) of Graceville, MN, Debbie (Tim) Healy of Inver Grove Heights, MN and Jacklyn (Mark) Taffe of Graceville, MN; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; brother Victor (Jenny) Chilson of White Bear Lake, MN; and many nieces and nephews.



Ordella is preceded in death by her parents; husbands: Harold and Elmer; long-time friend John “Jug” Harvey; daughter Sharon Ceroll; brothers: Leland Chilson, Joe Chilson, Jr., Elwood Chilson; sister Joan Berge; and son-in-law Bob Patterson.

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