Born Oct. 29, 1927, Died Jan. 17, 2005

Muriel (Hagerud) (Severtson) Hawkins, of Longmont, Colo., died of complications from a hip fracture. Her daughters were with her. She chose not to have a service and was cremated in Longmont. A tree will be planted in her honor.

She is survived by her immediate family: Jean (Frank) and her husband Dave of Albert Lea, their children, Lisa and Lance; Kathryn Hall of Coon Rapids.; Roxie Severtson and Marcelino (Talamantes) of Alden, their children, Brenda of Longmont, and Marcelino III of Alden; and great-grandchildren: Chaice, Liberty, Patrick, Sigifredo and Dominic. She is also survived by a step-son, Tony Hawkins,m and several children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving

brothers are: Dennis and Andrew of Texas. Surviving sisters are: Shirley Strickland of Texas, Janet (Leach) and her husband David of Arizona, Francis (Camerer) and her husband Don Camerer of Longville; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws in and out of the area.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Maxine (Halsted) and Orin Hagerud; brothers: Severra (Bud), Roger, Charles, Wallace and Donald; sisters: Beverly,

Dorthy and Joanne; husbands: Roger Severtson and Ward Hawkins; as well as grandson, Bradley Frank; and stepdaughter-in-law, Becky Hawkins.

Mert lived her life independently, made her own decisions throughout her life and died at home with dignity.

Memorials can be made to Crossroads Community Hospice, 404 E. Fountain St., Albert Lea, MN 56007.