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Luella Mae Faanes, lovingly known as Lu, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the Sandstone Living Center in Sandstone, Minnesota. She was born on November 18, 1936, in Scandia, Minnesota, to Wilbur and Hulda True.

Lu grew up in Scandia alongside her sisters, Harriet and Margaret, and her brother, Ron. She graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1956 and went on to build a life centered on family, kindness, and dedication to others.  On December 10, 1960, Lu married the love of her life, Gerald Wayne Faanes, in Center City, Minnesota. Together they shared many happy years and raised four children: Pam, Brian, Deb, and Michelle. Lu devoted herself to her family as a homemaker before beginning her career with the Chisago Lakes School District, where she worked faithfully until her retirement. She found joy in life's simple pleasures, especially playing bingo, spending time with family, and traveling to visit Michelle and her grandchildren.

Lu will be lovingly remembered by her son, Brian Faanes; her daughter, Michelle (Steve) Bremer; and her cherished grandchildren, Andrew Bremer, Zachery Bremer, Natalie Bremer, and Jeff Lund.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald "Shorty" Faanes; her parents, Wilbur and Hilda True; her sisters, Harriet and Margaret; her brother, Ron; and her daughters, Pam Speed and Debra Faanes.

Lu's warmth, devotion to her family, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.  

A small graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Center City, Minnesota, on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. The service will take place at the gravesite. Arrangements by Granstrand Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Lindstrom.  Condolences maybe expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com

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