Word has been received here of the death of Mary Lou Moe Bartleson in Tonasket, Wash. Mary Lou passed away on June 15, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mary Lou was raised in Albert Lea. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1955 and from St. Olaf in Northfield in 1958. Mary Lou had been a member of First Lutheran Church. She was united in marriage to Warner Bartleson in 1958. They had four children: Laurie (Scott) Barrett, Beth (Larry) Zarian, Eric Bartleson and Amy Bartleson and seven grandchildren. Cousins: Beverly Toenges (Ray) Mcmullin, Rolland Toenges and Marilyn Toenges.

Condolences may be sent to Warner Bartleson, Box 488, Tonasket, WA 98855.