Berry, Anna Stella
age 94, of Howard Lake went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2014 at the Cokato Manor. She was born June 30, 1919 in Zumbrota, Minnesota to Ludvig and Clara Shelstad. Anna was baptized at Lands Lutheran Church on July 20, 1919 and confirmed November 4, 1934. On June 30, 1943 she was united in marriage to Howard Berry. This marriage was blessed with 3 daughters, Carol, Judy, and Nancy. Anna was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, as well as Augustana Lutheran Church of West St. Paul, where she served the Lord. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed quilting, puzzles, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Anna is survived by her daughters, Carol (Gerry) Smith of Howard Lake, Judy (Mark) Gibis of Eagan, Nancy (Jim) Stello of Watertown, 9 Grandchildren, and 14 Great-Grandchildren. Along with sisters and brothers, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters, and brothers.
A celebration of life will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:00 am with visitation on Thursday, May 8 from 4-8 pm with 6:30 prayer at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Howard Lake and continuing 1 hour prior to the service at church. Internment to follow services at Corinthian Cemetery in Farmington, MN.