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Dolores Root

  • April 20, 1924 - May 13, 2010
  • Minnesota
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“I think the greatest memory that I have of my great grandma was sitting outside with her listening to the wind and talking about the tiger lillies...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Jessyca Hanson - Laramie, WY

“MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILIES AT THIS VERY SAD TIME. DOLORES WAS A GREAT LADY. ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND KIND. MY PARENTS (BUD & JULETTE) HAD MANY...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: DEB BANISTER TOUHEY - CHASKA, MN

“My sympathies on the loss of your mother; I didn't know her, but I feel your loss.  Prayers are with you & all the family. ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Barb (Sorenson) Flannery - SD

“Angie and family,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom/grandmother.  Sounds like an amazing Joy filled life with a wonderful family, no...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Kay Husman - Sioux Falls, SD

“To the Root family.I only knew Delores a short time, but that is all it took to see what a beautiful person she was.  You are not taught faith ...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Lorna Lauinger - Starbuck, MN

“Angie and family, so sorry for the loss of you Mom. God Bless her and your family. Remember the wonderful things she did as Mom, and how she helped...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Lisa Cain

“Angie and family,Your Mom will be greatly missed. She was a great person with a warm heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Mark and Marie Simonson - Madison, SD

“To the Root family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Dolores.  She was a sweet, fun and funny lady.  Mark...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Karen and Mark Janachovsky - MN

“I'm sorry for your loss of such a vibrant person in your family.  I last saw Dolores in the hospital a few weeks before she died.  She was...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Mary Bozzo - Saint Joseph, MN

“Jim and Bev, So sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a neat lady. I remember the times when your sister would bring her into Keepers to look...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: sandy thorstad - morris, MN

“To all the Root kidsSo sorry to hear of your loss.  Your mom (and dad) were very special people.  Never did you walk up to them without a...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Sheila Schulz

“Sheryl,  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this hard time.  I'm hoping to make it to Morris on Tues. so maybe see you...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Alta Carlson - Benson, MN

“LuLu we will miss you dearly, and cherish all the moments we have all shared. We know you are in a better place with others that love you. Just know...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Cary Jenson - Starbuck, MN


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Dolores Vernell Robertson, daughter of Leofred and Laura (Steen) Robertson, was born April 20, 1924 in Synnes Township in Stevens County, Minnesota. Dolores grew up near Artichoke Lake in Big Stone County and Swift County. She began attending country schools and graduated from Appleton High School in 1942. While attending school, she worked in the dime store in Appleton. Following her schooling, she worked for J.C. Penney in Ortonville and later moved to Morris, where she worked at Gross’s Department Store. In 1943, Dolores moved to Washington, DC, where she accepted a job with the FBI. Her job was to file information on soldiers fighting in the war. After two years, she returned to Morris, where she met her future husband, Jim Root at a dance. They were married on November 19, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL, where Jim was stationed in the Navy. In 1946, Dolores and Jim moved back to Stevens County, where they began raising their family and farmed for the next 18 years. In 1970, they moved their family to Donnelly, where Jim was the postmaster and Dolores went back to work for a time in Morris for J.C. Penney. She later began working at the Donnelly Supermarket. Jim and Dolores celebrated 60 years of marriage in November 2005. Jim died on December 14, 2005 and Dolores continued to live in Donnelly until the time of her death.



 



Dolores was an active member of St. Theresia’s in Donnelly until its closure. She then joined the Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. She enjoyed quilting, embroidering, gardening, working in the yard, cooking and baking. When Jim was alive they loved to go dancing. Dolores especially enjoyed having her family at home and spending time with them and friends.



 



Dolores died on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, having lived to reach the age of 86 years.



 



She is survived by four sons: Dennis (Robin) Root of Pine City, Terry (Martha) Root of Cody, WY, James (Beverly) Root of Spooner, WI and Timothy (Debra) Root of Donnelly; two daughters: Sheryl (Charles) Hanson of Loveland, CO and Angela (Darrell) McConaghy of Madison, SD; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Genevieve Swenson of Starbuck and Eldora (Leonard) Eich of Morris; two sisters-in-law: Donna (Don) Bahr of Morris and Dorothy Slough of Lady Smith, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband; infant son: Randall and one sister: Lolly Robertson.



 



Pallbearers for the service are Dolores’s grandsons: Jon Hanson, James Hanson, Dennis Root Jr, Robert Root, Matthew Root, Jonathon Root, James Root, Justin Ellson, Edward Ellson, Landon McConaghy and Troy Schmidt. Honorary pallbearers are Dolores’s granddaughters: Karen Villarreal, Angela Wood, Sara Long, Jessica Root, Heidi Root, Kristin Root, Melissa Ellson and Laura McConaghy. Darlene Hennen will serve as pianist for the service with Holly Giese serving as soloist/song leader. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.

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