Rhonda M. Thoennes, age 65, of Brandon, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 22, 2024, at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria, with Fr. Jeff Ethen officiating.
A visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.
Rhonda Marie was born on April 6, 1959, to Richard and Dorothy (Long) Johansen in Fergus Falls. She was the middle child of three, and the family spent her early years on a farm in Amor Township before moving closer to Underwood. Rhonda attended Underwood Elementary and graduated from Underwood High School in 1977. After high school, she worked as a nurses aid at the Broen Home Assisted Living and later at the Fergus Falls Hospital doing clerical work. A chance encounter at Bridgeman’s Ice Cream due to a flat tire led Rhonda to reconnect with an old high school friend. She married Ronald “Ron” Thoennes on November 29, 1986, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville. The couple then moved to Brandon. While Ron was on the road for work, Rhonda started an in-home daycare, where she cared for many children for over 20 years. For their 25th wedding anniversary, Rhonda was gifted a horse, and she spent many hours riding and traveling with her horses. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, particularly her nieces and nephews and their children.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Samantha Pazdernik; and nephew, Matthew Sander
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Ron; brother, Keith Johansen; sister, Vicki Sanders; mother-in-law, Janice Olson; brothers-in-law, Kevin, Tague, James Jr. “Chipper”, and Owen; sisters-in-law, Lucille, Jeanne, Teresa, and Susan “Tudy”; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)
Lind Family Funeral Home - (Alexandria)
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Lind Family Funeral Home - (Alexandria)
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