Service Information
LaDonna Grochow, age 88, of Gaylord passed away Friday, March 15, 2019, at Oak Terrace Health Care Center in Gaylord.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, March 18, 2019, from 3:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Obituary
LaDonna Adelia Grochow was born on March 31, 1930, in Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Rueben and Elsie (Tietz) Wendlandt. LaDonna was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at St. Mathew’s Lutheran Church in Penn Township. She received her education at District #16 Country School in Penn Township and was a graduate of the Brownton High School.
On May 3, 1949, LaDonna was united in marriage to Wayne Grochow at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. After their marriage the couple farmed in Transit Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. She was a loving mother and homemaker. She liked to stay busy and helped her children out in their different professions. LaDonna and Wayne were blessed with three children. The couple shared 56 years of marriage before Wayne passed away on March 28, 2006.
LaDonna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord.
LaDonna passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Oak Terrace Health Care Center in Gaylord at the age of 88 years. Blessed be her memory.
LaDonna is survived by her:
Children, Donnie Grochow and his wife, Brenda of rural Winthrop, MN,
Eileen Busse and her husband, Dennis of Arlington, MN, and
Brian Grochow and his wife, Irene of Glencoe, MN;
11 Grandchildren;
22 Great Grandchildren;
Sister, Marcella Dose of Arlington, MN;
Sister-In-Law, RhoDella Grochow of Hutchinson, MN;
Brother-In-Law, Lester Lindeman of Glencoe, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
LaDonna was preceded in death by her Parents, Rueben and Elsie Wendlandt; Husband, Wayne Grochow; Grandson, Wade Busse; Sister, Cevella Lindeman; Brother, Delford (Elva) Wendlandt; Brothers-In-Law, Melvin Dose, Melvin Grochow, and Nelford (Mildred) Krueger.
Jerry and Cindy Gasow says
Grochow family you have our sincere sympathy
Joan and Kenny Dose says
Kenny and I express our deepest sympathy to the family of this sweet lady, LaDonna!! Enjoyed here visits after or before church services. Blessed be her memory! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Mary Martin says
LaDonna was a sweet lady who always said hi to me. Prayers of comfort to friends and family.
Connie Quast says
Your sweet mother had a beautiful smile and always a kind word. She has always been someone I’ve admired for her wisdom, confidence and compassion. You are left with wonderful and beautiful memories of an amazing woman. Oh that we had more like her in this world. So very sorry for your loss. Sending our love and sympathy.
Rita Friederichs says
Our thoughts and prayers to the Grochow family. Sincere sympathy. Larry & Rita Friederichs
Delroy And Kathy Bierstedt says
Our thoughts and prayers to the Grochow family. LaDonna always had a smile and was always very friendly.
Brenda Jacques says
My prayers & sympathy to your families. Hugs to all.
Cheryl Drangstveit says
You have our deepest sympathies. The Fenske Family