Fern Shippey's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2023 in Brainerd, Minnesota

Fern Shippey

June 13, 1923 - April 17, 2023 (99 years old)

Brainerd, Minnesota

Fern Shippey's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2023 in Brainerd, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home & Crematory: Brainerd

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Fern Shippey

June 13, 1923 - April 17, 2023 (99 years old)

Brainerd, Minnesota

Fern Shippey Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Fern Shippey of Brainerd, Minnesota, born in Hill City, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 99, on April 17, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Smart and Christina Smart (Nelson); her husband Paul; her grandchildren, Pamela Holtz and Todd Radtke; and her great great grandchild Gwyneth Hoskins.

She is survived by: her daughter Virginia Radtke (Roger); her adoptive children, Viola Shippey Bradford, Paul Shippey, Jr. and Jim Shippey; her grandchildren, Kim Paulson (Curt) and Brad Holtz; her great grandchildren, Heather Wermter (Scott), Jessica Norling (Chris), Jennifer Hoskins (Scott), Taylor Holtz (Tara), Toby Radtke, Trooper Radtke, Tucker Radtke and Amy Radtke; her great great grandchildren, Dylan Borders, Alexcis Hoskins, Griffyn Hoskins, Remmington Hoskins, Noah Norling, Kiah Norling, Aiden Holtz, Hunter Holtz, Barrett Holtz and Mason Holtz; her sister Olive Verment; and her niece Carrie Fischer.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home & Crematory: Brainerd



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Doran Funeral Home
202 8th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401

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202 8th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401

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