Wendy R. Winter, 53, Dilworth, MN, died Monday, August 8, 2005, in her home.
Wendolyn Rachel Sunde was born May 19, 1952, at Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Warren P. and Genevieve (Papenfuss) Sunde. She attended school in Dilworth and graduated in 1970. Following her graduation, Wendy worked for several years at Northwestern Bell as an operator.
Wendy married Helmer Ness in 1971, in Dilworth. They moved to Breckenridge, MN, where she worked for 3M in Wahpeton, ND, for fourteen years.
She married John Bontjes in 1986, in Breckenridge. They later moved to Goodland, KS. She returned to Dilworth and was united in marriage to Tom Winter on December 31, 2002.
Wendy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her hobbies included baking, crocheting, gardening, and crossword puzzles. For many years she fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Wendy is survived by her husband, Tom, Dilworth; her mother, Genevieve Sunde, Dilworth; a son, Corey (Laurie) Ness, Kent, MN; a daughter, Lisa (Chad) Klemetson, Dilworth; two stepsons, Justin Winter, Fargo, ND, and Jeremy VandenBerg, Wahpeton; stepdaughte
She was preceded in death by her father, Warren; two brothers, Dean and Warren Jr.; and her grandparents.
With heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Dr. Nathan Kobrinsky and staff at the Roger Maris Cancer Center, Fargo. Wendy will be missed by many.
The visitation will take place on Thursday from 4 - 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. The Funeral will be on Friday, August 12, 2005, at 1:30 PM, in Dilworth Lutheran Church, Dilworth.
Burial is in Moorhead Memorial Gardens, Moorhead.