Iris Claire Backlund Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Iris Claire Backlund of Kandiyohi, Minnesota, born in Willmar, Minnesota, who passed away on August 10, 2022, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Iris Claire Backlund or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nickoli Nelson and Laura Nelson (Arithson); her son John; her sister-in-law Emily Cole of Decorah, IA.; her husband Allan LeRoy Backlund; her siblings, Kathryn Tornquist and Roger; and her siblings-in-law, Martha Nelson, Anna Mae, Howard Peterson and Austin Cole.
She is survived by: her children, Janice Backlund of Kandiyohi, Laurie Lynch (John) of Orange Park, FL. and Joel Backlund (David Gallegos) of Albuquerque, NM.; her grandchildren, Justin Backlund (Sue), Elizabeth Kings (Mike) and David Berhanu; her great grandchildren, Jackson, Zemira, Makena, Elijah Backlund, Claire, Chloe Kings, Sona and Macko Berhanu; her daughter-in-law Mary Backlund of Brainerd; her brother-in-law Dick Tornquist of Willmar; and her friend Gladys Carlson of Willmar. She is also survived by ses other relatives and friends.
