Mary Lou Anderson 10/08/2026

Mary Lou Anderson, age 91 of Apple Valley, MN and formerly of New Richmond, WI, died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Orchard Path Senior Living in Apple Valley. Mary Lou, the youngest of 11 children born to Peter and Emma (Holten) Peterson on February 7, 1935. She grew up at Prairie Farm, Wisconsin. She was married to Robert Anderson for 44 years and they were blessed with 2 daughters, Susan and Cindy.
Mary Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Emma; husband, Robert; and daughter, Susan Thompson. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Art, Wes, Gerhard, and Howard; sisters, Evelyn, Olga, Elaine, Rosie, Verla, and Lotus; and her sister-in-law, Marion Siebert.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Cindy (David) Osborn; grandchildren, Bradley (Lauren) Thompson, Melissa Thompson, Brittany (Kellan) Flaherty, Brianna (Jason) Hatch, and Christopher (Molly) Osborn; 13 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Janet (Arnold) Tjelta; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Celebration of Mary Lou’s Life will be on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11 am at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 728 S Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI. Visitation will also be on Friday from 10-11 am at the funeral home. Interment will be in the New Richmond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Samaritans Purse or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.